Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category

Over a Quarter of Fruit Juices More Sugary Than Fizzy Pop

Over a Quarter of Fruit Juices More Sugary Than Fizzy Pop

Research has shown that more than 1/4 of fruit juices consist of a higher quantity of sugar than fizzy drinks such as cola. Research carried out by Action On Sugar (AOS) revealed that more than 1 in 4 juices, fruit drinks and smoothies contained a higher quantity of sugar than cola. A 100ml serving of Coca Cola contains 10.6 grams of sugar. […]


Blackpool Dental Practice Offering Free Mouth Cancer Screening Throughout November

Blackpool Dental Practice Offering Free Mouth Cancer Screening Throughout November

A dental practice in Blackpool is offering free mouth cancer screening throughout this month to support Mouth Cancer Action Month. Ivory Dental Care is offering screening sessions for the duration of the month to help to raise awareness of mouth cancer and enable local people to undergo a quick and simple test that could potentially save their […]


Bourne End Dentists to Offer Free Mouth Cancer Screening in November

Bourne End Dentists to Offer Free Mouth Cancer Screening in November

A dental practice in Bourne End is encouraging local people to drop in for a free oral cancer screening check this month as part of a national campaign to raise awareness of the deadly disease. Bourne End Dental, which is located in Station Road, will be hosting free screening sessions every Thursday throughout the month […]


Devon Children get a Lesson in Good Oral Hygiene

Devon Children get a Lesson in Good Oral Hygiene

Children in Devon were treated to a lesson in good oral hygiene last week, as a dental nurse came in to see them at South Molton Children’s Centre. The centre, which is run by Action for Children, played host to a fun and informative session, which aimed to teach children and parents about the importance of […]


Leading Dental Expert Claims Mouthwash and Expensive Brushes are a Waste of Time

Leading Dental Expert Claims Mouthwash and Expensive Brushes are a Waste of Time

A leading dental expert has urged the public not to waste their money on expensive toothbrushes or mouthwash. Paul Batchelor, a senior lecturer at the public health department at University College London, said that brushing the teeth with fluoride toothpaste was the best way to protect against dental decay and gum disease. Writing in the […]


Blue is the New Black for Winchester Dentists Supporting Mouth Cancer Campaign

Blue is the New Black for Winchester Dentists Supporting Mouth Cancer Campaign

A dental team from Winchester has sported a bold new look in support of a national mouth cancer campaign. The team from St Cuthbert’s Dental Surgery has been sporting blue lipstick to raise awareness of mouth cancer ahead of November’s Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign. Dentists, nurses, reception staff and hygienists at the practice all […]


Council Chiefs Weigh Up New Measures to Tackle “Appalling” Rates of Tooth Decay in Southampton

Council Chiefs Weigh Up New Measures to Tackle “Appalling” Rates of Tooth Decay in Southampton

Council chiefs in Southampton are considering a wave of new measures to try and reduce rates of decay among the city’s children. The most recent statistics from Public Health England show that around 10.5 per cent of 3 year olds in the city have signs of dental decay, and health chiefs are planning to roll […]


Formby Dental Practice Supports Mouth Cancer Action Month

Formby Dental Practice Supports Mouth Cancer Action Month

A Formby dental practice is supporting Mouth Cancer Action Month by offering free oral cancer screening in November. Elbow Lane Dental Care will be offering free screening checks every Wednesday afternoon throughout November as part of a national effort to raise awareness of oral cancer. Appointments will be available from 1pm and anyone is welcome. […]


How Your Mouth Could Be Showing Dangers Of Serious Illnesses

How Your Mouth Could Be Showing Dangers Of Serious Illnesses

Most people are aware that looking inside the mouth can give away clues about diet and lifestyle, but did you know that your mouth can show warning signs of serious general health problems? Dentists often say that the mouth is a window to the rest of the body and research suggests that oral health and […]


NICE Recommends Supervised Tooth Brushing At School

NICE Recommends Supervised Tooth Brushing At School

NICE, the body, which makes recommendations for health care and policy guidelines in England and Wales, has called for supervised brushing programmes in schools and nurseries to reduce the prevalence of decay among young children. The latest NHS statistics show that more than 10 per cent of 3 year olds have signs of dental decay, […]