Blog category: Dental hygiene & oral health


Kick a dental bad habit this New Year

Is there one particular bad habit you want to curb in the new year for better dental hygiene? Here are our top suggestions for a healthier mouth in 2017.

New Year is such a great time! Everyone is much more positive after a relaxing holiday with family and friends, which tends to put us in a more reflective mood. If you want to break a bad habit for a healthier you in 2017, you might find our solutions to […]

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Could brushing your teeth prevent a heart attack?

New research suggests effective brushing could dramatically reduce your chance of suffering a heart attack AND give you a beautiful smile!

We know brushing our teeth helps keep tooth decay at bay. But could it prevent heart attacks? A recent US study published in the American Journal of Medicine came up with some interesting findings that might make you smile! Gum disease and heart disease Previous studies have shown that those […]

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Take a #BlueLipSelfie for Mouth Cancer Action Month!

Mouth cancer kills more people than testicular cancer and cervical cancer combined. Will you join us in being #MouthAware this November?

Have you noticed a lot of blue lips around lately? And not just because the temperatures have taken a nosedive! This November is Mouth Cancer Action Month, and as part of the campaign to raise awareness of this disease, #BlueLipSelfies have been doing the rounds on social media. In the […]

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How harmful are the bacteria in our mouths?

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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8 tricks to treat yourself this Halloween

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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10 ways to overcome fear of the dentist

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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The future of dental hygiene is here!

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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4 ways to cut your mouth cancer risk

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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Should you still keep flossing?

Have you recently heard that flossing doesn’t help your teeth? Are you wondering who to believe? Well here’s a dentist’s opinion on the matter.

Your dentist keeps telling you to floss but you’ve just read that recent research says flossing doesn’t benefit your teeth? Well before you turn your ‘unnecessary’ dental floss into a new cat toy for Tiddles, you might want to read this. The reality In actual fact, the findings of the […]

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Are you making this wine mistake?

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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