Our mouths contain around 20 billion microbes! But can they make us ill and will good oral hygiene help us keep on top of them?
It’s almost cold and flu season, and we’ll be hearing the usual good advice to wash our hands thoroughly to prevent passing on viruses. But if the average human mouth is already home to between 34 and 72 different strains of bacteria – around 20 billion microbes at any one […]
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Feel like indulging this Halloween but don’t want to give your teeth a fright? We’ve got some ghoulishly good tips for fun and healthy snacks that will satisfy the whole family!
Who doesn’t love Halloween? It’s the perfect time to gather round in front of the fire and tell ghost stories. But there is another scary side. Did you know that in 2014, a survey conducted in America found that emergency visits to the dentist rose by 80% on 31st October? […]
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It might be the season of fright but for some of our patients fear of the dentist lasts all year long. If that's you, we’ve got some top tips to get you back in the dentist’s chair
Does the thought of going to the dentist leave you spooked? We want all our patients to feel as relaxed as possible. That’s why we’ve put together 10 tips and facts to take the fright out of your visit. You’re not alone! Did you know one in four people have […]
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We’re delighted to bring some of the latest dental technology to Number 18 Dental. Find out how the EMS Air-Flow system of air polishing can benefit your smile…
Isn’t it great when you visit the hygienist and she leaves your teeth clean, stain-free and silky soft? Well, now Number 18 patients can experience this on a whole new level. Our recently installed EMS Air-Flow system means we can give your teeth the best possible clean during dental and […]
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A man from India has done the strangest thing to his teeth. And it’s got our dentists scratching their heads!
Have you ever had that dream where your teeth are falling out? It’s terrifying, isn’t it. So imagine voluntarily having all your teeth extracted. And the reason? To set a Guinness world record of course! Har Parkash Rishi from India has an obsession with setting Guinness world records. So much […]
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Are you at risk of mouth and throat cancer? The good news is they can be prevented with simple lifestyle changes. Read our guide to learn how to reduce your risk.
You might be surprised that mouth and throat cancer is the eighth most common type of cancer in the UK. What’s more, around 91% of cases are linked to lifestyle. This Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week (19-23 September), we’re shining a light on how you can prevent this disease. […]
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It’s not easy getting kids to eat their 5 a day or watch their sugar intake, so we’ve sourced the best apps to help them learn by themselves.
Recent research by Public Health England found that 31.2% of children aged 2 to 15 were classed as either overweight or obese. September is Childhood Obesity Month and we want to highlight how what we eat affects more than just our teeth. With these fun and educational apps for children […]
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A glass of wine can be the ideal way to unwind at the end of a long day. But many of us make this crucial mistake after drinking a glass…
If you enjoy a nice glass of red, you’re probably only too aware of the major downside associated with it – a mouth that resembles the inside of a wine bottle! That’s when many people usually reach for the toothbrush, but if that includes you, then you might want to […]
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Throbbing teeth, jaw pain and tension headaches? You might be suffering from sinus toothache.
While most of us have been basking in the hot weather, for others it’s been a different story. With rapid temperature changes and the pollen count high, colds and sniffles have been rife. So if you’ve noticed toothache or discomfort in your upper teeth, it could be down to your […]
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During a stressful week at work, many of us indulge in a bit of sugar therapy. But has our office ‘cake culture’ got out of hand?
Are you a cookie fiend? Is your boss a doughnut dealer? Whether it’s colleagues’ birthdays, retirement parties or just a treat to celebrate the end of the working week – the workplace is becoming a site of sugar temptation! And now, one senior dentist has spoken of the health risks this […]
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