People who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet are also likely to be vitamin B12 deficient, B12 is only found naturally in foods from animal sources. Deficiency can cause anaemia and nervous system damage.
Vitamin B12 is safe for most people. However, pregnant or lactating women should consult their GP prior to treatment. If you have a sensitivity to Cobalt then Vitamin B12 is a contraindication. And Clients with chronic liver and/or kidney dysfunction, Lieber’s disease or abnormal red cells should not take frequent B12 injections.
We recommend one injection of vitamin B12 once a week for 4 weeks, followed by one shot once a month.
“Have been a patient with Alton Dental since 2007. Fantastic service, always helpful and ready to see you when you have an…”
“Dr Nikul has been very thorough and kind in every appointment. He has made himself very accessible and easy to contact, should…”
“Thanks to Grishma and Bidi today. I hadn't had a checkup for 2 years, and you were welcoming, thorough and gentle!”
“I had an hour-long hygienist visit yesterday with Orla which I was dreading! It turned out to be the great hygienist appointment…”
“I rarely write reviews but feel my recent experience with the Clinic warrants one! Following a dental emergency, I was offered a…”
“Let me start by saying that many years ago, my upper front tooth took a size 11 boot to it, which knocked…”
“After an emergency appointment during the covid pandemic, I was advised that a crown was needed on my tooth. I saw Nik…”
“Alton Dental are a very welcoming practice and all the dentists I have met all have been very welcoming and informative to…”
“Reassuring and understanding. No one likes to go to the dentist but Nikul at Alton Dental makes it the professionals experience it…”
