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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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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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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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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Whether you’re already involved or you’re looking for The One – we’ll show you how to make your mouth irresistible this International Kissing Day!
Pucker up! This year, International Kissing Day falls on Wednesday 6 July. That means there’s still time to show your teeth some TLC ahead of a romantic getaway – or even just a night in with the latest boxset! Flash those pearly whites Want to dazzle your date with a […]
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A healthy body often starts with what you put in your mouth. This National Healthy Eating Week, we’ve got some quick fixes to help you get your diet on track ahead of summer.
This National Healthy Eating Week (13-17 June) is a great chance to make some healthier choices for your body, which can have huge benefits for your teeth. But if you’ve been struggling to eat well, these 5 tips will help turn things around… Fruit over smoothies They seem like an […]
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We’ve all seen the adverts claiming electric toothbrushes are the only way to get a truly clean mouth. But should you believe the hype?
Are you a stickler for your manual toothbrush or an electric convert? Many people have used a manual toothbrush their whole lives and claim that there’s nothing wrong with their smile. But adverts for electric toothbrushes are often packed with some convincing statistics for their products. And there’s some truth […]
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Join us this National Smile Month by taking time out to prioritise your oral health ahead of summer and tweeting us a selfie of your national smile!
What better reason to smile than the start of summer? And with National Smile Month falling between May 16th and June 16th, there’s even more reason to get those pearly whites out! The Oral Health Foundation is the brains behind National Smile Month, which aims to improve lives by raising awareness […]
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Teeth grinding can cause serious problems for your teeth and may be a sign of other health issues. Speak to your dentist before it grinds you down!
Teeth grinding (or bruxism) affects around 6 million people in the UK. While episodes may come and go for many of us, persistent grinding can lead to discomfort, tension and further health problems. What is teeth grinding? In 80% of cases, teeth grinding occurs during sleep and you or your […]
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Mouthwash can help freshen your breath while protecting your mouth against tooth decay and gum disease…but do you really know how to use it?
Rinsing your mouth with dentist-approved mouthwash can help keep your smile in tip-top shape. But have you been using it all wrong? Here’s our top tips for getting the most out of your mouthwash: Spread it out Use mouthwash as an interim measure after eating, instead of after brushing your […]
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