Faced with the daunting prospect of having to go into hospital for an operation, not many people realise they need to get their teeth checked first.
If you’ve recently been informed that you need to have an operation for cancer, a hip replacement or other major surgery, you’ll likely be advised to attend a dental check up. Many don’t expect this to be the first stage of their preparation for surgery, but it makes perfectly good […]
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Have you heard about oil pulling but not sure what it entails? We take a look at this latest oral health fad.
Contrary to the current fascination of beauty bloggers and magazines with oil pulling, this ancient dental practice dates back 3,000 years. What is oil pulling? With its roots in Indian Ayurvedic medicine, oil pulling uses natural ingredients to rid the mouth of toxins, debris and bacteria. While scientific research is […]
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We all like to make healthier moves in the new year, but switching to popcorn could mean you bite off more than you can chew!
Ah January, the time we all commit to making healthier choices. For many of us, our weakness is crisps, but there’s a new rival in the field – and it’s meant to be healthier. You’ve probably come across websites, bloggers and nutritionists raving about the low-fat value of popcorn and […]
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There are some habits you probably didn’t know impact your teeth. If you’re thinking of setting a New Year’s resolution, see if you’re guilty of any of these…
Are some of your bad habits becoming a problem for your teeth? Here are the top ones to kick in 2018. Using teeth as tools Have a habit of opening everyone’s bottle with your teeth? We hardly need to state the dangers of risking a chipped tooth or a crack. […]
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It’s coming! But in case you’re worried about your healthy eating plan going to pot, here are 6 tips to help you smile healthy even while you indulge.
It’s Christmas! The end of a VERY long year and we’re all looking for a bit of downtime during the holidays. But what if you want to keep your smile happy and healthy yet still indulge? It can be a difficult time of year with so many sweet treats and […]
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If you have always blamed your parents for your frequent dental visits, there’s some new research you might be interested in…
It’s a question many of us have asked when we find ourselves making a hasty emergency dental appointment. Are bad teeth genetic? Well, some new research suggests the answer is no. A study conducted on twin siblings discovered that while a few factors, including the appearance of our teeth, are […]
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Have you heard about the women who are making flossing a treat? We take a look at the new buzz around Cocofloss and other flossing trends...
Do you need a bit of a nudge to give your teeth a good daily flossing? Well, we take a look at the latest dental product the magazines and reviewers are raving about… The women making flossing a treat Catherine and Chrystle Cu are the two sisters behind the not-so-new […]
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It might be the season of ghosts and ghouls, but what happens when your teeth reach the end of their lives? We answer the question: just what is a dead tooth?
If your dentist has told you one of your teeth is effectively ‘dead’, they aren’t playing a Halloween trick. But just because your tooth is dead doesn’t mean it’s no longer useful. Below we look at what makes a tooth dead and whether there is anything you can do to […]
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Don’t give your partner a fright this Halloween, here are some top tips on how to get rid of morning breath…
Whether you’ve been keeping vampires at bay with a bit too much garlic, or you’ve simply let your dental hygiene slide, we’ve got some tips to say RIP to morning breath. First, it helps to know what causes morning breath. It might make you squirm to hear it, but bad […]
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From how often to what direction and how long – get the definitive answers on how to brush your teeth properly.
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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