Posts Tagged ‘oral hygiene’

New survey shows adults miss a quarter of their teeth when brushing

New survey shows adults miss a quarter of their teeth when brushing

A new survey suggests that adults miss a quarter of their teeth when brushing. Research conducted by dentists behind the Brushlink cleaning tracker suggests that 48 percent of adults consistently miss up to 25 percent of their teeth as a result of not brushing properly. Standards of oral hygiene varied among different demographics, with millennials […]


Interdental brushes overtake flossing in the popularity stakes

Interdental brushes overtake flossing in the popularity stakes

More people in the UK use interdental brushes than dental floss, it has been confirmed. Research carried out by the Oral Health Foundation suggests that more British adults are using interdental brushes than dental floss. A poll showed that 34 percent of participants use interdental brushes compared to 31 percent for floss. Interdental brushes are […]


Wellingborough kids get a lesson in oral hygiene

Wellingborough kids get a lesson in oral hygiene

Children from Kiddi Caru nursery, Wellingborough, got a lesson in oral hygiene to mark National Toothache Day on the 9th February. In recognition of the importance of dental health for children, the nursery hosted an informative oral health session using toothbrushes and toothpaste donated by a local dental practice. The aim was for nursery staff […]


Good Oral Hygiene Linked to Decreased Bowel Cancer Risk

Good Oral Hygiene Linked to Decreased Bowel Cancer Risk

Researchers believe that maintain good oral hygiene could help to decrease the risk of bowel cancer. A new study carried out by a team of researchers from Harvard University’s TH Chan School of Public Health revealed that taking good care of your teeth and gums could also have a positive impact on your general health. […]


Crewe Kids Invited To Children’s Dental Day At Local Practice

Crewe Kids Invited To Children’s Dental Day At Local Practice

Children from Crewe and the surrounding area are invited to attend a special children’s dental day event at the Old Surgery on Hungerford Road next week. The practice is celebrating the school holidays with a fun and educational event on Monday 11th August, which is designed to enable kids to learn about oral health, as […]


Chocolate Toothpaste For Those With A Sweet Tooth And £60 To Spend On Toothpaste

Chocolate Toothpaste For Those With A Sweet Tooth And £60 To Spend On Toothpaste

Theodent has launched a new luxury oral hygiene product in the form of fluoride-free chocolate flavoured toothpaste. Chocolate flavoured toothpaste may sound like a genius idea, but with a hefty price tag of £60 per tube, is it really all its cracked up to be? The product makers, Theodent, claim to have “harnessed the power […]


Childsmile Brushing Saves Millions In Dental Costs

Childsmile Brushing Saves Millions In Dental Costs

A new study has revealed that supervised brushing for children in Scotland is saving millions of pounds in dental costs. As part of the Childsmile programme, members of nursery staff supervise children brushing their teeth and this has saved more than £6 million, according to research carried out at Glasgow University. Researchers at the university […]


Toothbrush Alternative On The Market

Toothbrush Alternative On The Market

A global team of collaborators comprising dental experts, computer scientists and engineers have developed a new 3D tooth brush using advanced technology and materials. Blizzident, as it is called, gives a 3D teeth brushing experience within six seconds. To clean teeth, the person simply bites onto their custom-made Blizzident, grinding their teeth for six seconds. […]


Blackpool One Of The Worst Towns For Oral Hygiene

Blackpool One Of The Worst Towns For Oral Hygiene

A report has revealed that the oral hygiene of five year olds in Blackpool are some of the worst cases in the country. Public Health England found that almost 50% of the children in the town have had tooth decay. This is much higher than the countries average of 27.9%. Children in Blackpool tend to […]


Dental Experts Alarmed After Survey Shows Millions Do Not Brush Their Teeth

Dental Experts Alarmed After Survey Shows Millions Do Not Brush Their Teeth

Dental experts are alarmed after a survey revealed that millions of British people do not brush their teeth twice a day. The survey, which was carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation as part of their annual National Smile Month campaign, revealed that 7 million Brits do not brush their teeth twice a day, […]