ABC SOUTH: January - February 2019

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SOUTH EDITION

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JAN/FEB 2019 - ISSUE 58

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CHAMBER ENTERS NEW ERA AS TOWN CRIER HANGS UP HIS HAT

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he North Shields town crier has hung up his hat - signalling the start of a new era for the North Shields Chamber of Trade and Commerce.

The role, which had been held for 18 years by Bill Temple, came to an end last year, with the town crier uniform and equipment going on display in North Shields Customer First Centre.

Now the public will be able to view Bill’s iconic red jacket, as well as his hat, bell, scroll and hat for the foreseeable future.

Chamber Chairman Miles Walton said: “This is symbolic of how the Chamber is moving forward and trying to work much more to the modern way of doing business.

“We are very much looking to the future but in this way, by having the town crier’s uniform on display, we are also able to celebrate an important part of our past.

“The display has proved to be very popular, especially with visiting schools, who have been able to see how things used to be.

“We are extremely pleased to be able to pass it on in a way which benefits the community.”

The role of town crier was launched 25 years ago by the Chamber, with the role largely ceremonial.

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RINGING IN THE CHANGES: North Shields Customer First Centre team leader of Cultural Services Peter Ellis with Chamber chairman Miles Walton

was at North Shields’ famous Victorian Christmas Market, which takes place in Northumberland Square every December.

Bill, who now lives in Seaton Sluice, was proud to have held the role for so long and is pleased the uniform will be on display for the public to view.

Former RAF Warrant Officer Bill, 73, said: “I was the town crier for 18 years and enjoyed every minute of it.

“Traditionally all the information that was passed on from businesses and the people that were running the towns went through the crier.

“He would stand in the town square and make important announcements, and that’s basically what my job was.”

He added: “It is fantastic that the costume and accessories are on display for people to see, including schools. It means the next generation is keeping in touch with the past, which is a very important thing.”

The North Shields Chamber of Trade and Commerce is the voice of business in the town, and with members from more than 100 companies.

Blu Sky co-founder Dave Gibson

BLU SKIES AHEAD THANKS TO NORTH SHIELDS ACCOUNTANTS

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ew businesses across the region are getting a much-needed financial boost – thanks in part to a North Shields accountancy firm and member of the North Shields Chamber.

Blu Sky Chartered Accountants, based on Church Way in North Shields, has been helping bridge the gap between potential investors and start-up tech companies as part of the Angel Community Programme.

Set up by Tech Nation, the national network for ambitious tech entrepreneurs, the programme aims to plug the gap between tech investors, or ‘angels’, and tech businesses.

Blu Sky, which has 21 employees, has been running workshops to ensure businesses appeal to investors, but also for investors to advise them on what to look for in a start-up.

Blu Sky co-founder Dave Gibson said: “We are making sure businesses are set up so they are in the best position they can be for investment, and that investors know what to look for in a businesses.

“Supporting the local angel community will only encourage more local investments with start-ups in the region, boosting our business ecosystem.

“This programme is bringing people and commerce into the region which means more money is spent in the North East.”

The Angel Community Programme was launched on the back of a survey which showed that out of more than 2,500 deals involving more 650 angel investors across the country, less than 0.5 per cent were based in the North East.

Tech Nation hopes the programme, which also involves Newcastle solicitors Mincoffs, will keep the flow of funding and knowledge within the region.

BEACON CENTRE LAUNCHES ‘QUIET MORNING’ TO HELP THOSE WITH SENSORY NEEDS Following the success of their Sensory Sundays, the Beacon Centre are to now introduce a weekly quiet morning, to help make shopping a less stressful experience for people with sensory needs. Centre Manager Dave Menzies, stated: “We’ve had such positive feedback from our customers and stores concerning our Sensory Sunday’s, we are launching a mid-week sensory shopping morning to further help and support individuals affected by autism, alzheimer’s, dementia and asperger syndrome.” The first quiet morning will commencing on Wednesday 6th February (8am-12noon).

Also, in early spring, the Beacon Centre are to introduce a new comfortable and stylish seating area to the Northumberland Square area, designed to offer a tranquil space for all customers to use whilst visiting the centre.

For further information, visit the Centre’s website www.thebeaconcentre.co.uk/whats-happening

HALF TERM EVENTS

This February half term, The Beacon Centre are to host the first of a series of free exciting events and activities taking place over the forthcoming months. The varied programme of activities ranges from interactive crafts to Pokemon and Alice in Wonderland inspired events. Their first event, taking place on Tuesday 19th February, has a fantastic circus theme and offers children the chance to take part fun games, as well as try their hand at circus skills activities using the diablo, juggling balls, scarves and hoops. For further information visit the centre’s facebook page www.facebook.com/beaconcentrenorthshields If you have a business and are interested in joining the Chamber please email info@northshieldschamber.co.uk.

For more information head to www.northshieldschamber.co.uk.

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MICROPUB SET TO OPEN AT SPANISH CITY DOME IN WHITLEY BAY

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he Split Chimp, who already have a venue in Newcastle, is preparing to open its doors within the iconic seafront building in February.

The Micropub will be a welcome new addition to the revamped Spanish City Dome in Whitley Bay. With the popularity of real ale and micro-breweries on the rise, the Dome is the perfect location for the towns newest micropub, and it should compliment the existing selection of food and drink outlets who already call the Dome home.

The Split Chimp, who already have a site in the Westgate Road arches in Newcastle, is opening its 2nd venue at the eye-catching seafront building in early February. Since opening its first micropub in Newcastle in 2015 the venue has gone from strength to strength, and its relaxing 'home from home' feel is proving a hit with customers, with comfy leather Chesterfields, real ales on 6 Handpulls, 3 Keg Beers and bottled craft beer.

Owner, Mark Hall, an ex Paramedic, said: "We are very excited to be coming to Whitley Bay. It's a great location and there's been a lot of regeneration along the seafront.

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We are looking forward to opening - offering customers great beers, real ale and ciders."

The pub will open from 12 noon to 11pm every day and will compliment the range of business already based at the dome.

The Dome reopened to the public last summer after a multi-million pound regeneration scheme led by North Tyneside Council. It currently houses seafood restaurants, a tea room, champagne bar, and waffle and pancake house as well as space for weddings and conferences.

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ere at Kirsha Knowles Hair and Beauty we would like to start off 2019 with a massive thank you to all our clientele old and new, 2018 was our most popular year to date with more clients passing through our doors than ever before.

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FREE SINGLE VISION LENSES (worth £69) on any new purchase when you bring an old pair of spectacles for re-cycling.

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e believe that healthy eyes make all the difference to someone’s quality of life. In the world of Concept, our community is at the heart of what we do.

Through early detection, we have treated pathology, complex eye conditions, optimised vision and even saved lives. As an ‘Associate Practice’ with the international charity ‘Optometry Giving Sight’, we support eye care across the globe. Closer to home, our philosophy in the North East, is underpinned by a social model of care because for us, every life matters. We live in a society where more people

are feeling isolated, experience poverty, basic lack of nutrition and increasing health inequalities.

Access to health care is often a post code lottery. This means that the responsiveness and quality of care or intervention needed is not always available. In recognition of this, for over a decade, Concept have campaigned and worked with charities including Crisis, the Cyrenian’s, Salvation Army and MIND. We have also at the request of local schools, worked with parents and teachers to help children with special care needs.

As an independent company, we invest in serving those that need us most. Health officials

need to recognise that access to eye health care is a basic human health right. Over 80% of all vision impairment can be prevented or cured. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), An estimated 253 million people live with vision impairment. With an increasing population of older people, more people will be at risk of vision impairment due to chronic eye diseases. Globally, chronic eye diseases are the main cause of vision loss. Uncorrected refractive errors and then unoperated cataract are the top two causes of vision impairment.

An estimated 19 million children are vision impaired. Of these,12 million children have a vision impairment due to refractive error. Health research shows all too often, the direct link between deprivation and vision.

Our Eye for an Eye campaign, without discrimination, actively supports the vision of vulnerable people in the North East and in developing countries through education, resources and clinical care.

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James said, ‘We are very fortunate and proud that the team here have many years’ experience of working within the property industry and are all passionate about working and living in North Tyneside’.

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Richard added, ‘Our aim is to provide a unique estate agency and professional property service in North Tyneside that no one else can offer. Having Carolyn and Barry now on board represents a major step forward to achieving this.’

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HOW TO BOOST YOUR METABOLISM

By Sarah Howe

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ou usually hear people blaming their weight gain on a slow metabolism.

They have cut down on calories and they are walking more or exercising more (more often than not its aerobic classes, “walking the dog” or running).

So lets talk about what your metabolism actually is. It’s not an organ like your liver or kidneys. Your metabolism is necessary to maintain life. It is the organic & chemical process inside your organisms (or how quickly your body can burn calories & fat which allows you to stay alive).

Your metabolism takes all the calories from the food and drink that you consume, mixes it with oxygen and releases energy into the body for your body to function i.e. breathing, repairing cells and digesting.

Some people have a faster metabolism which means their body can burn energy from food at a faster rate. This also depends on body size, age and gender. Muscle cells require more energy to maintain than fat cells, therefore the more muscle you have the more calories your body burns.

As you age and you lose muscle, your body replaces it with body fat which is why your metabolism slows down (unless you strength train and replace the muscle loss). Men tend to have more muscle than women which explains why men have a faster metabolism and can eat more calories than women.

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Eat plenty protein with each meal 2.

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The last two are probably the most important. Doing a HITT workout will help burn more fat & therefore increasing your metabolic rate even after you workout.

As mentioned earlier, muscle is more metabolically active so by strength training you will gain muscle mass, reduce body fat and increase your metabolism. Plus your body will burn more calories at rest.

People who do diets and only do walking, running, aerobic classes, treadmills, bikes etc. will lose muscle mass therefore lowering metabolism.

A lot of people who starve themselves on lower calories, under eat or do diets they are depriving their bodies. Take a look at this - on a daily basis this is how much of the energy/calories your body uses to function, Your brain 20%, your beating heart all the time accounts for 15-20%, the liver another 15-20% as well as kidneys, lungs and other tissues etc. The only other thing remaining is your muscle which is 25% of your resting metabolism.

So stop cutting down on calories, do strength training (each new pound of muscle increases your metabolism) aerobic exercise can not offer this alone!

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Just imagine only having to do 30 minutes at Curves and be able to eat properly and not have to deprive yourself battling against your weight?

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LOCAL ADVERTISING FEATURE

PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM FUTURE CARE FEES Your home may be at risk

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n the past five years one million family homes have had to be sold to pay for care. Homes that were going to be the children’s inheritance.

Should you need to go into care in later life, your assets will be means tested by the local authority. If the value of your assets, including your home, exceeds £23,250 you will have to pay full care fees. The average cost of care is now in excess of £30,000 a year.

HOW CAN WE LEGALLY PROTECT OUR HOME FROM CARE FEES?

There are many 'myths' about protecting your home, such as giving it away to your children (not recommended) the 7 year rule (applies to Inheritance Tax NOT care fees) Common Law Marriage (no such thing in the UK) etc.

It is important to receive the correct advice when considering how to protect, so local authorities will not regard it as deliberate deprivation of assets.

MIRROR WILLS

If in your wills you leave everything to each other, and then to the children (mirror wills) you may unintentionally gift the full home to the local authority, should surviving spouse go into care. The children could then be left with very little.

PROPERTY TRUST WILLS LEGALLY PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM CARE FEES

Instead of leaving your share of the home to each other on first death, with Property Trust Wills, you each leave your share of the home in trust (ring fenced) for the children, stating they are not to receive it during the lifetime of the surviving spouse, who retains the FULL USE of the home.

Should surviving spouse go into care, that half of the home in trust is legally protected from care fees.

Guaranteeing at least half the value of your home for your children. If surviving spouse does not go into care, your full home passes to the children on the death of surviving spouse as per your wills. Spouse and children could be the executors, trustees and beneficiaries.

By spending a few hundred pounds now on Property Trust Wills, you can legally protect at least half the value of your home for your children. The cost also includes free probate advice at the time it is needed.

If requested, money left on first death to surviving spouse, could also be protected by Money Trusts written into your wills.

Surviving spouse could access capital and income from the trust. If surviving spouse goes into care, the money in the trust is safeguarded from care fees. Spouse and children could be the trustees and beneficiaries.

Both the Property and Money Trusts protect your children’s inheritance in the event of: Surviving spouse remarrying, Going bankrupt, Changing their will, Children divorcing, IHT mitigation etc. Ask our adviser to explain.

All trust wills are drafted by our experienced solicitors who specialise in this field.

Trust Wills do not come into effect until first death. Whilst both of you are alive you are still able to sell your home and buy another, spend your money or save your money. Your assets remain under your control.

We also recommend Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA’s) which enable your family to legally manage your affairs for your benefit, should you become unable to. Without LPA’s the Court of Protection would take control of your finances. The Local Authority would take control of your welfare, including deciding where you would live. LPA’s can only be made whilst you have mental capacity. They are important. Please ask our adviser to explain.

Our service is fully inclusive, our qualified solicitors, who are insured and regulated Members of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP) will draft your trust wills to reflect your own requirements. We personally deliver the completed documents to you. Our adviser would also oversee and guide you through the signing process, as it is important that legal documents are signed and witnessed correctly to ensure validity. Members of IPW & SWW, Trading Standards approved, GDPR registered, providing a courteous and professional service since 2006.

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WHAT'S THE CATCH? Catch Seafood in Ponteland are bringing the same passion for fresh fish and seafood that has helped make them one of West Yorkshire’s favourite seafood restaurants.

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atch Seafood is a dedicated fish and seafood restaurant located just outside of Ponteland, entering through the main glass doors lit by a Catch sign guests are greeted by a host and shown to your table in either the bar or restaurant areas.

The bar has a modern contemporary feel with an open glass-fronted wine cellar, quirky lighting and a sleeper fronted chrome topped bar, where drinkers receive a warm welcome.

Catch has a fantastic wine list with some great house wines along with some more refined bottles. Each week there are cellar selections and cocktails to compliment the chefs specials.

The restaurant area features an open kitchen where you can watch the team of chefs hard at work creating unique and delicious seafood dishes.

The menu highlights are of course the Fish and Chips but also the 'Catch' Signature Seafood Grill, market fresh fish cooked to perfection, prawns, mussels, kiln smoked salmon, chips cooked in beef dripping and a rich sauce or chilli butter.

During the week a 'Daily Catch' menu offers diners two courses for £16 or three courses for £20. At weekends the chefs create an individually priced menu where diners can enjoy dishes like Pan Fried King Scallops Roasted Chorizo, Black Pudding and Garlic Butter to start. Surf and Turf, Half Lobster, Ribeye Steak, Vine Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Beef Dripping Chips and Thermidor Sauce. To round it all off a Chocolate Brownie, Cinder Toffee and Whiskey Chocolate Sauce.

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During the week a ‘Daily Catch’ menu offers diners two courses for £16 or three courses for £20.

seafood specials alongside traditional favourites, roast beef and all the trimmings.

Upstairs are 5 large guest rooms with a comfortable and relaxing feel, reminiscent of a Hamptons beach house.

King-size beds and en-suite bathrooms in each room offers a very comfortable nights stay. Two of the bedrooms feature roll top baths, all of the rooms are full of little touches like porthole-shaped mirrors in the bathrooms which reflect the attention to detail that has been paid to the decor throughout the building. Dinner bed and breakfast packages are available starting at £109 for two people.

Catch Seafood Ponteland is the third Catch site, the others being located in West Vale and Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. Sarah Stuttle (Managing Director) said "I am originally from Newcastle and opening a site close to where I grew up has been a dream come true. We have had a fantastic first year in Ponteland and experienced a real Geordie welcome! We are honoured to have won Hotel Restaurant of the Year at The Food Awards 2018.

This is great recognition for the site and down to the hard work of all our team, producing delicious food and exceptional customer service."

Booking is advised, and tables can be booked on the Catch Seafood website www.catchseafood.co.uk or by contacting the restaurant directly on 01661 881440.

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Prep Time 35 Mins

These mouth-watering hand held pies, inspired by Scotch eggs are a portable lunch option that can be served hot or cold. Lean lamb mince is combined with chorizo sausage, spring onions, herbs and quail eggs are encased in shortcrust pastry and served with a home made spiced tomato relish.

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

✽ 375g/12oz lean lamb mince ✽ 2 spring onions, finely chopped ✽ 50g/2oz chorizo sausage, finely chopped ✽ 30ml/2tbsp freshly chopped flatleaf parsley ✽ Salt and freshly milled black pepper ✽ 2 x 320g packs shortcrust pastry ✽ 12 quail’s eggs, hard-boiled ✽ Beaten egg, to glaze

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FOR THE SPICED TOMATO RELISH

✽ 15ml/1tbsp rapeseed or olive oil ✽ 1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped ✽ 1 x 200g can chopped tomatoes ✽ 5ml/1tsp caster sugar ✽ Pinch dried chilli flakes ✽ 15ml/1tbsp good balsamic vinegar 44

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Cook Time 25 Minutes Serves 6 People

To make the filling, in a large bowl mix together the mince, spring onions, chorizo and parsley. Season.

On a lightly floured surface roll the pastry to a thickness of a one pound coin and cut out twelve 9cm/3½in circles to fit a 12-hole greased muffin tin. Cut twelve 7cm/2¾in circles for the lid.

Gently press the large pastry circles into the holes of the muffin tins and half fill with a portion of the mince mixture. Top with a quail egg then a final layer of the mince mixture to cover.

Preheat the oven to Gas mark 6, 200°C/400°F. Brush the edges with the beaten egg, then place the lid on top, pressing the edges together to seal. Brush the tops with the remaining egg and make a hole in the centre for any steam to escape.

Bake the pies for 25 minutes, then leave to cool in the tin.

Meanwhile, prepare the relish; heat the oil in a non-stick pan. Cook the onions for 2-3 minutes, or until soft. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Serve the pies with the relish (both the pies and the relish taste great hot or cold).

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Simpsons Café and Bistro brings a mix of British classic dishes and authentic Indonesian street food to the area, with a mouth-watering menu and a completely new look.

The premises, based on Claremont Crescent, has played host to a number of cafés in recent years, but Simpsons brings something completely unique.

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ore than 1,700 children in North Tyneside have learned how to cycle safely over the last year – and the number is set to keep growing.

Throughout 2018, a total of 1,743 pupils from local schools took part in Bikeability sessions, which are organised by North Tyneside Council – a record number for a 12 month period.

A further 250 children are expected to complete the popular programme over the next three months. The training programme is designed to give youngsters the skills and confidence to ride their bikes on the roads.

Described as cycling proficiency for the 21st century, Bikeability is split into different levels with the first giving children basic bike-handling skills before progressing onto teaching basic, and then more advanced, road skills.

Cllr Sarah Day, North Tyneside Council’s Cycling Champion and Cabinet member for culture, sport and leisure, said: “It’s fantastic to hear that so many children have taken advantage of this vital cycle safety training – it is so important that they are taught the skills to stay safe out on the roads. There are so many benefits to getting on two wheels; it’s great for the environment and your health so it is really good news that so many of our young people are taking up the activity."

“We work hard to ensure that every child in the borough is given the chance to take part in the free scheme and I know how popular the sessions are so I look forward to seeing many more complete the course over the coming months. We take promoting sustainable forms of travel really seriously here in North Tyneside and as Cycling Champion I would urge anyone thinking about getting involved to take a look at the training and support on offer.”

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As part of the Bikeability training, certificates and badges are awarded when pupils successfully complete the course and they are encouraged and inspired to achieve all three levels.

Pupils from Battle Hill Primary School recently completed the training and are now equipped with the skills needed to take on the open road. Kevin Hughes, year six teacher and PE coordinator, said: “Bikeability has enabled us to promote cycling to the children that attend our school. It provides them with some basic knowledge of how to check and fix simple issues with their bikes. It also teaches the children how to stay safe in and around the roads when cycling, as well as introducing them to road signs and markings.”

North Tyneside Council will be launching its Summer of Cycling campaign in the coming months, aimed at encouraging more people to get into the saddle. The initiative will feature various free fun, family-friendly, cycling activities at community venues throughout the borough and Bikeability will be available to young people during the school summer holidays.

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For more information about Bikeability call (0191) 643 7446, email tracey.stonehouse@northtyneside.gov.uk or visit Active North Tyneside.

North Tyneside Council also runs the GoSmarter scheme which is aimed at encouraging people of all ages to leave their cars at home and try cycling, walking, scooting or use public transport instead. It also involves making physical changes to streets near schools and pupils can help design local cycling and walking improvements. For further details call (0191) 643 6125.

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ental disease is a very common problem in pet animals – cats, dogs, rabbits and small mammals are all affected by it.

As humans we know how painful it can be to have a tooth root abscess or even something smaller like a mouth ulcer. Animals very rarely show signs of pain with dental disease but this doesn’t mean they don’t feel pain.

It often isn’t until they improve after the dental procedure that we can appreciate the pain they were in before.

The most common signs of dental disease are: • bad breath (halitosis) • drooling more • pawing at the mouth (particularly in cats) • choosing to eat softer foods • chewing on one side of their mouth • dropping food when trying to eat • change in behaviour, not as keen to play with toys and may become withdrawn In more severe cases you may even see missing teeth or a swollen face. We commonly see cats, dogs and rabbits in particular with severe end stage dental disease that would have a human crying for the dentist, but our pets are still eating their food. This means as an owner it can often be difficult to detect dental disease.

Dental disease is a progressive disease in animals in the same way it is for humans. It changes over time and therefore different and ongoing treatment is likely to be needed at different stages in a pet’s life. Some animals (like some humans) are very fortunate and they have great teeth and dental health – these animals may need very little intervention throughout their life. Other animals are less fortunate and these animals can need dental treatment every 4-12 months.

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Dental disease covers a variety of conditions - the one we most commonly see in cats and dogs is periodontal disease. This is caused by a build-up of food and bacteria in the mouth which leads to calculus formation and gingivitis (inflammation of the gums). This in turn leads to destruction of the structures that support the teeth (ligaments and bone). Over time the gums become red, swollen and sore, teeth then become loose and may start to fall out.

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There are 4 stages of dental disease with 0 being a healthy mouth and 4 being severe dental disease. Stages 1 and 2 are potentially reversible with a combination of veterinary treatment and dedicated home care (brushing teeth). Stages 3 and 4 are irreversible and often lead to loss of teeth. In stage 4 dental disease the amount of bacteria in the mouth is so high it can enter the bloodstream and travel through the body and impact on different organs e.g. bacteria settles in the heart valves and causes a disease called endocarditis.

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We commonly see cats, dogs and rabbits in particular with severe end stage dental disease that would have a human crying for the dentist.

It is impossible to examine an animal’s mouth completely when they are awake – the only way to carry out an effective and accurate dental examination is under general anesthetic.

You may hear your vet refer to a COHAT – this stands for Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment.

During a COHAT the vet will examine every tooth with a dental probe and complete a dental chart – the same thing that happens when we go to the dentist. Things noted include how inflamed the gums are, how much calculus build up there is and whether there is any destruction of the supporting structures of the teeth. Any missing, fractured or abnormal teeth will also be noted. Following this assessment it may be necessary to carry out dental radiographs (x-rays) to look at the roots of the teeth – this enables the vet to better assess any attachment loss around the teeth and evaluate the roots for any problems e.g. tooth root abscess (the same as in humans). An ultrasonic scaler will be used to carry out scaling of the tooth and under the gum line, the teeth will also be polished. Extractions will be carried out as necessary.

To get the best out of any dental treatment you need to brush your animal’s teeth at home, at least 3 times weekly and ideally every day. Our nurses are happy to give advice on how to do this – it’s a great thing to start with young animals as often they accept it easier when younger. If you ever have any concerns about your pet’s dental health the best thing to do is to book an appointment to see your vet where they can assess your pet and discuss any treatment if it is necessary.

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