28 December 2017
Mouth Cancer Awareness month in November is held to spread public knowledge of and bring attention to oral cancer, otherwise known as mouth cancer. Almost 12,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with it every year – and only between 19 and 59 per cent survive. That may seem like a scary number, but in […]
21 December 2017
Today, keeping a healthy mouth is easy. Years ago it was normal for adults to suffer from a range of oral diseases. But nowadays, if you maintain your oral health, you can keep your teeth and your mouth healthy for a lifetime. The main cause of tooth decay and gum disease is plaque. So it’s […]
14 December 2017
Frequent snacking may be the cause of much oral health misery. Instead of investing in an expensive gym membership or costly beauty treatments this new year, consider resolving to change your snacking habits. You might improve your health and appearance, even while saving money. Snacking on the wrong foods between meals can not only lead […]
07 December 2017
Green tea has become a popular health trend in recent years and many people swear by the stuff. But despite all its health benefits, green tea does have one unfortunate drawback – like many other types of tea, it can stain teeth. Considering its popularity, it is surprising how few people are aware that green […]
30 November 2017
Whilst it is true that as many as 7 out of 10 people know that poor oral health can have an impact on the rest of the body, in general we are not as knowledgeable when it comes to diseases that have potential links to neglected teeth and gums. Healthcare provider Simplyhealth has carried out […]
09 November 2017
New calls have arisen from dentists pleading with the public to cut sugar consumption, following the release of shocking new figures published last month. A new insight into the situation has shown that twice the amount of kids under the age of ten were admitted to hospital for tooth decay than for a broken arm last […]
02 November 2017
A shocking new set of figures has now shown that approximately a third of British adults brush their teeth just once every day. The discoveries of a YouGov survey indicate that 26 per cent of ladies and 33 per cent of men disregard advice suggesting they clean their teeth twice every day. In spite of guidance from dental specialists to clean your teeth before […]
19 October 2017
Dentists have recently expressed concerns over the rise in young patients found to have significant enamel loss. There has even been a notable increase in the number of patients with no enamel on certain parts of their teeth whatsoever, according to Dr Rupert Austin of the King’s College Dental Institute. New figures have been released, […]