Most of us need treatment for a dental problem at some point. But could recurrent issues be a sign of another health condition altogether?
Being told you have a cavity can be a concern. However, most adults have missing or filled teeth, so it’s not uncommon. But what about if you’re experiencing more and more dental problems? From swollen gums to cavities and tooth grinding, these could actually be symptoms of a much bigger […]
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These days sugar is in everything, meaning we often overindulge. But what are the signs you’re eating too much?
With the World Health Organisation recommending we eat no more than 25 grammes of added sugar a day – or around 6 teaspoons – many of us are already consuming more of the white stuff than we should. For children, this should be no more than 19 grammes. But a […]
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More and more of us are choosing a vegetarian diet, but is it a great choice for your teeth? We assess the facts…
With almost 3 million vegetarians in the UK, and more and more of us going veggie, it looks like we’re beginning to make healthier choices when it comes to diet. But there’s some debate about how good a vegetarian diet is for your teeth. We thought we’d break it down […]
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If you’ve just undergone dental work, here’s our 6 tips on how to care for your new filling…
Having to have a cavity filled can leave your mouth feeling a little strange. If you want to know how to care for your new filling, take a look at our 6 tips… 1. Be mindful You will be given an anaesthetic to numb the area of your mouth where […]
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Spring fills us with motivation to switch to a healthier lifestyle. But here are some things to keep in mind so that you don’t put your dental health at risk…
During spring we love nothing more than making some changes to the way we do things. Whether we get London Marathon fever and find ourselves determined to get in shape, or we simply try to cut back on sugar and carbs to fit into our holiday wardrobe. But while that’s […]
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There’s no hiding from smart technology…even your diet can be monitored with this new piece of kit!
Have you ever been tempted to twist the truth about how many biscuits you had with your cup of tea? Well, a new piece of tech is putting paid to that! With smart wearables such as fitness watches increasingly helping us to live healthier lives, it wasn’t going to be […]
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Braces aren’t just for teens, and if you’ve got bite problems or a crooked smile, getting braces as an adult might just be what you need…
You may think that as an adult you’ve left the world of braces far behind. Or maybe you’ve always had niggling problems with your dental health and braces were never offered to you? There’s a myth that the only time you can benefit from braces is during your childhood or […]
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Spring is the ideal time to give your mouth a deep clean. And since it's World Oral Health Day, why not make a commitment to your teeth...
Though most of the country is still under the threat of snow, it’s officially spring at last. And since the first day of spring coincides with World Oral Health Day, why not give your mouth a spring cleaning in time for those warm days and weekends away? Here are 4 areas […]
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The government recently called on parents to limit the snacks they give to children. But does that go far enough, and can you really stop kids from snacking anyway?
In the new year, the government issued some advice on snacking to try to address the obesity and tooth decay epidemic in the UK. They recommended that parents should only give children snacks under 100 calories and that they should limit them to two a day. This sounds like a […]
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Before you throw caution to the wind this Valentine's Day, here’s something you might not know... Tooth decay is contagious!
All over the world this February 14th, people will be celebrating feeling that little bit more amorous. But have you ever paid attention to your mate’s dental hygiene? You might think it’s odd we ask, but perhaps it’s time you did. What a lot of people don’t know is that […]
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