Oct
06
2017
It might be one of the first things we learn to do by ourselves, but at Number 18, we often see patients who struggle with their brushing technique. After all, when you learn this skill as a child, you may unknowingly cut corners and take bad habits with you into […]
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27
2017
A recent nationwide study which monitors sugar levels in the body as opposed to relying on consumers’ reports suggests we eat far more sugar than we admit to. The study was conducted on 498 women and men aged 19 years and over and published in the journal Plos One. The […]
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18
2017
Is there a new reason to take good care of your teeth and gums? Recent research published in Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy found that those who have long-term gum disease are 70% more likely to suffer from dementia. While the Taiwanese study didn’t prove a direct link, it did find […]
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06
2017
A good breakfast is often heralded as the best way to set you up for the day ahead. But a recent National Diet and Nutrition Survey found that on average children were consuming 11g of sugar at breakfast in the form of cereals, spreads and juices – that’s almost three […]
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29
2017
This month we’re taking a look at how ageing affects women’s dental health and what you can do to keep your teeth strong and healthy. How does ageing affect women’s dental health? As adults get older, some dental problems become more commonplace. However, the hormonal fluctuations that accompany the menopause […]
Read moreAug
18
2017
If you were watching Channel 4’s Embarrassing Bodies back in January, you might have seen Jay, 21, a patient who hadn’t brushed his teeth for 20 years – essentially his whole life. As a child, Jay hadn’t been pressured to take care of his teeth, and this led to him […]
Read moreAug
07
2017
The summer holidays means more time to spend together as a family. And that means you might become more aware of your child’s dental habits and problems. We look at 4 common teen dental problems to be aware of and why summer is the best time to treat them… Teeth […]
Read moreJul
31
2017
The second part of our three-part series on women’s dental health focuses on how pregnancy affects your teeth and gums. While pregnancy is one of the most exciting times, here at Number 18 Dental, we also see a lot of expectant mums who are concerned with how to look after […]
Read moreJul
20
2017
Scientists have been hard at work trying to find out whether virtual reality headsets could help some anxious patients overcome their fear of the dentist. And it seems to have paid off! But there’s a catch. Published in the Environment and Behaviour journal, this research found that patients in the […]
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29
2017
What’s going on in our bodies can be reflected in our mouths, and vice versa. That’s why we decided to take a look at the important connection between women’s health and oral health. In our three-part guide, we’ll discuss puberty, pregnancy and menopause, and how you can ensure your teeth […]
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