Blog category: Dental hygiene & oral health


Is gum disease linked to Alzheimer’s?

We know gum disease can cause tooth loss, but new research suggests it could also affect healthy brain function.
Is gum disease linked to Alzheimers - Notting Hill Dentist Number 18 Dental

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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Women and dental health: looking after your teeth in old age – part three

The final part of our women’s dental health series looks at how you can keep your teeth strong as you age.
Looking after your teeth in old age – Notting Hill dentist Number 18 Dental

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 […]

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Meet Jay, the man who hasn’t brushed his teeth for 20 years

Jay hadn’t brushed his teeth for almost his entire life. Here’s what it looks like, and what he did about it…
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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 […]

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Women’s dental health: part two – pregnancy

Continuing our two-part series on women’s dental health, we look at the effects of pregnancy on your mouth and how you can keep your teeth strong…
Pregnancy and womens dental health - Notting Hill Dentist Number 18 Dental

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 […]

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Spotlight on women’s dental health: part one

Women’s hormones can affect their whole bodies – including their mouths. Find out how to protect your teeth in our new three-part series on women and dental health.

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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What do you think about in the dentist’s chair?

We address some of the most common thoughts and worries that go through patients’ minds while they're in the dentist's chair...

Sitting in the dentist’s chair might not be everyone’s favourite experience – but at our comfortable and modern dental practice in Notting Hill, we try to make it so! This week we offer our insight into some of the most common thoughts that patients have while they’re waiting for treatment… […]

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Getting to the root of sensitive teeth

Do you get a sudden pain when you eat or drink anything hot or cold? You may have sensitive teeth. Here’s what you can do…

It’s thought that 1 in 8 people suffers from sensitive teeth. But how much do you know about this dental problem? What are sensitive teeth? You may have felt a short sharp pain when drinking or eating anything hot, cold, sweet or sour. Sensitivity feels a bit like toothache but […]

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The lowdown on how fluoride prevents tooth decay

Fluoride is essential for healthy teeth. But what is it, how do you get it, and can too much be dangerous?

If you’ve ever been to see our Notting Hill dental hygienist here at Number 18, they’ll likely have made sure you’re using fluoride toothpaste. That’s because fluoride can help prevent tooth decay. What is fluoride? Fluoride is a natural mineral found in drinking water, toothpaste, varnishes and a variety of […]

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Are these the oldest dental fillings?

We like to think dental science is relatively new, but this discovery shows the practice might have been going on longer than originally thought…

An amazing recent archaeological discovery has found what is thought to be the earliest known dental fillings. Two 13,000-year-old upper front teeth were found in northern Italy filled with bitumen. The scientists are able to tell the remains are evidence of fillings because each tooth features a large hole which […]

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Want to transform your teeth? Here’s how

How our teeth look can seriously affect our self-esteem. But if you’ve had dental problems in the past, there are procedures that can help you regain confidence in your smile.

Over a quarter of people don’t like smiling because of how their teeth look. Whether it’s bad habits, years of neglecting your dental hygiene or you were born with misaligned teeth – your smile can really affect your confidence. If you’re less than enamoured with your enamels, there are some […]

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