Blog tag: brushing teeth

Nov

20

2018

Are Brits’ teeth really worse than Americans’?

Remember Austin Powers? The British smile has always been derided, but is the criticism grounded in truth?

Are British teeth worse than American - Notting Hill dental Number 18 Dental

As Brits, we’re used to jokes at our own expense. And we’ve been pretty resigned to the years’ worth of taunting from our American friends about the state of our teeth. But research from YouGov suggests all may not be as we think. Minding the gap The polling body set […]

Oct

06

2017

Have you been brushing your teeth all wrong?

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 […]

Aug

18

2017

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…

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 […]

Apr

09

2017

What happens if you don’t brush your teeth?

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 […]

Jun

15

2015

Are you brushing your teeth correctly?

Brushing your teeth seems simple enough. You are taught how to do it as a child and probably aren’t aware of how you even do it anymore.

Brushing your teeth seems simple enough. You are taught how to do it as a child and probably aren’t aware of how you even do it anymore. But if it really is so simple why is there so much discussion surrounding it? If you are unsure of how effective your […]

Jun

01

2015

The 5 natural teeth whitening remedies

It's not a myth that dark foods and drinks stain your teeth. Repeat offenders including red wine and coffee are often pushed into the forefront as the poster products for dull, discoloured teeth.

It’s not a myth that dark foods and drinks stain your teeth. Repeat offenders including red wine and coffee are often pushed into the forefront as the poster products for dull, discoloured teeth. And the detrimental effects of smoking to not only your teeth but overall health are widely discussed […]

May

11

2015

The healthy smoothies that are ruining your teeth

Everything that you eat and drink passes over your teeth and gums and impacts on your health.

Everything that you eat and drink passes over your teeth and gums and impacts on your health. Brushing regularly, flossing daily and visiting your dentist and dental hygienist helps to maintain good oral health however consuming damaging, sugary foods and drinks will ultimately have a detrimental effect on your teeth […]

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