Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
40% of UK Adults Don’t Brush Twice a Day, Survey Suggests
A new survey has suggested that 40 percent of UK adults don’t brush their teeth twice a day. Research carried out by teeth whitening company White Glo, found that four out of ten people only brush once a day, despite advice from dentists to clean our teeth twice a day. The news is all the […]
Leading North East Dentist Issues Summer Holiday Dental Warnings
One of the North East’s leading dentists has issued some summer holiday dental warnings to encourage people to take good care of their teeth and gums when they jet off to sunny climes. Dr Ken Harris from Riveredge Cosmetic Dentistry in Sunderland and Newcastle has warned that exotic holidays can take their toll on dental […]
National Smile Month 2016
On the 16th May 2016, National Smile Month launched with a bang. Now in its 40th year, the annual campaign, run by the Oral Health Foundation, aims to get people talking about oral health and encourage them to take steps towards better dental health. About National Smile Month National Smile Month will run until the […]
Oral Health Foundation Reveals Dates for National Smile Month Campaign
The UK’s most well known oral health campaign is set to return with a bang in 2016, the Oral Health Foundation has confirmed. National Smile Month, an annual campaign run by the foundation (previously known as the British Dental Health Foundation), will return on 16th May and run until the 16th June. The campaign will […]
Could Your Healthy Diet be Ruining Your Teeth?
Spring is here, and for many of us, this means it’s time to get healthy for summer. Although you may think that your new healthy diet is working wonders, your teeth may tell a different story. Some of the most popular healthy snacks and superfoods can actually be harmful for your teeth. Dr Sameer Patel […]
Could Brushing Your Teeth Prevent Pancreatic Cancer Risk?
Most of us are aware that brushing twice-daily reduces our risk of decay and gum disease, but a new study has suggested that good oral hygiene can also lower the risk of pancreatic cancer. A team of American researchers have linked harmful strains of bacteria, which are found in the mouth, to an elevated risk […]
New ‘Miracle Toothpaste’ Will Rival High Profile Giants
British researchers are taking on multinational giants with a brand new ‘miracle’ toothpaste, set to be manufactured in Stoke. The innovative product, which will retail at £4.99, has been developed by Professor Robert Hill and his team from Queen Mary, University of London. The product contains BioMinF, an ingredient that claims to bind to the […]
Caterham Dental Team Promotes Regular Check-Ups Amid Oral Cancer Surge
The team from mydentist in Caterham is urging patients to stick to regular check-ups after statistics showed an alarming increase in oral cancer cases. Figures from Cancer Research UK suggest that the number of people affected by mouth cancer has increased by more than 80 percent since the 1970s. There is also evidence to suggest […]
Practice Plan Launches New Campaign to Help Consumers Reduce Sugar Intake
Practice Plan has launched a new campaign to encourage people to reduce their sugar intake. The launch comes after research showed that some of the high street’s most famous retailers were selling drinks containing up to four times the recommended daily intake of sugar and the government’s announcement regarding a new sugar tax. Practice Plan […]
Dental Experts Recommend Chewing Sugar-Free Gum for Healthy Smiles
Dental experts are encouraging people to incorporate chewing sugar-free gum into their dental care regime in a bid to reduce the risk of dental decay and gum disease. Dr Barry Cockcroft, England’s former chief dental officer, suggested that chewing sugar-free gum after eating helps to reduce the risk of cavities significantly. Research shows that chewing […]
