Details of the long-awaited ‘sugar tax’ were finalised in the recent Budget. But what does it mean for you…and our nation’s teeth?
It’s long been known that sugar is bad for your teeth. But scientists have recently linked high sugar intake to obesity – as well as other diseases such as diabetes. That’s why Chancellor Philip Hammond confirmed in the latest Budget that there will be a tax on sugary drinks coming […]
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Tempted to skip the toothbrush every once in a while? You might want to think again after you read this…
At last – spring has sprung! That means Easter, school holidays and lots of long Bank Holiday weekends to look forward to…not to mention a few late nights for all the family. We’re sure you know the feeling too: the film credits roll up, piles of Easter egg foil litter […]
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With World Oral Health Day just around the corner, we take a look at how technology can improve your dental health.
Monday 20 March is World Oral Health Day and dental practices wide and far are pledging to help patients ‘live mouth smart’. In the 21st century, technology plays an increasingly large role in our lives. So at Number 18, we got to wondering how it can improve your dental hygiene […]
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If you're keen to use the latest products to keep your smile bright and healthy, you might have seen whitening pens popping up on the shelves. But what are they and do they really work?
Simply rubbing out the stains on your teeth sounds too good to be true. Right? Well, teeth whitening pens which seem to promise to do just that have recently been making a huge splash in the UK dental market. You might have seen these sold separately or as part of […]
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New research could signal a future without fillings, but what about the dentist’s drill?
Does the thought of going to the dentist make you shudder? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. But help could be on the way for the one in four people who suffer from dental anxiety. Stem cells: the key to tooth repair Stem cells are often heralded as the future of […]
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and there’s one thing you don’t want to have – bad breath! Here’s our guide to what it is and dealing with it.
Halitosis or bad breath might be a light-hearted topic for some but for others it causes misery. We’re all prone to bad breath at some time or another – in fact, it’s thought one in four of us has it! But chronic bad breath can be a problem, especially if […]
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Help us banish tooth decay by celebrating National Toothache Day with us!
It might seem odd for a dental practice to celebrate a day devoted to cavities, but there’s a reason why! Like Barry Cockcroft, former chief dental officer for England, we think it’s important to raise awareness of the many reasons behind this troublesome pain. And that’s why we’re celebrating the […]
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If your New Year’s resolution is to stop smoking, you might be wondering how good or bad e-cigarettes are for your mouth. We explore the research to date.
Congratulations – you’ve decided to kick the habit and we are behind you every step of the way! After all, smoking doesn’t just cause yellow stains on your teeth, it also raises your chances of developing mouth cancer. But if you’ve just decided to take the plunge, chances are you’re […]
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Tooth decay is one of the biggest childhood diseases, and figures suggest it’s getting worse.
If you’re a parent, you’ll know children love eating and drinking all the wrong things! In fact, it can sometimes be difficult to get them to see the importance of looking after their teeth. And it can be even more worrying to hear that statistics have shown a decline in […]
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Get to know your mouth better this New Year with our weird facts about your teeth!
How well do you know your teeth? Treat them to some TLC after the Christmas binge and brush up on your knowledge with our fun facts! Fun dental facts Throughout their lifetime, the average person spends 38.5 days brushing their teeth! Only half of us brush our tongues – which […]
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