29 June 2017
According to new figures published in the British Dental Journal, As many as 90% of school children regularly drink sports drinks. The report discovered that the high-acid, high-sugar drinks are drunk by 90% of children aged between 12 and 14 – even though the children are aware of how damaging the liquid is to their […]
22 June 2017
According to new figures released by the NHS, over 6 million adults suffer from a condition called bruxism, in which the sufferer will often grind their teeth. However, it is important to know that doing this can endanger your dental health. As tooth grinding is uncontrollable and often happens during sleep, many sufferers do not […]
15 June 2017
Despite recent pleas from dentists for parents to book regular check-ups for children over the age of 6 months, new figures show that a shocking 80 per cent of toddlers aged under two failed to go to the dentist in the past year. Many parents simply don’t know when to start taking their children to […]
08 June 2017
Concerns have recently been voiced by representatives of the Oral Health Foundation regarding the difficulties in accessing NHS dental care in Scotland. New research has come to light that shows that over 215,000 people are confronted by a 40-mile round trip every time they need to visit the dentist. The research, also carried out by […]
25 May 2017
Health campaigners claim that new laws on e-cigarettes could be the beginning of a significant breakthrough in helping people quit smoking. However, there are concerns over the unknown side effects of e-cigarettes and vaping. The new regulations came into force on 20 May, and mean that vape tanks larger than 2ml will no longer be permitted, […]
18 May 2017
Following the recent spotlight on mental health, professionals have been sharing top tips to improve your mood when you’re feeling down. Alongside more predictable solutions, such as working out and getting fresh air, the list included regular brushing and flossing. Whilst this may sound surprising, studies suggest that depression is directly linked to periodontal disease […]
11 May 2017
A new report into the dental health of the homeless has stated last week that 15% of homeless people have pulled out their own teeth. The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to say that the government should be investing more in community dental services. The study was conducted by Groundswell, a homelessness charity, that […]
04 May 2017
The acidity of sparkling water has been brought to light in a recent warning from dentists. Many people will order sparkling water as they consider it a healthier alternative to fizzy drinks, assuming it will be better for their teeth, but Adam Stone, a Harley Street dentist, says this is incorrect. Many people incorrectly think that all drinks of […]
