Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category

New research shows half of children from deprived areas of Scotland go to school with decay

New research shows half of children from deprived areas of Scotland go to school with decay

New research has highlighted the difference in standards of oral health between children living in affluent and deprived areas in Scotland. According to recent statistics, 68 per cent of children in Scotland have no symptoms of decay when they begin primary school; however, this falls to just over 50 per cent in deprived areas. Professor […]


London dentist shares her tips for the perfect smile

London dentist shares her tips for the perfect smile

A leading London dentist has shared her secrets to the perfect smile. Dr Uchenna Okoye, from the London Smiling Dental Group, believes that many Brits are missing out on good oral health and attractive smiles because they use the wrong oral hygiene techniques and have poor dietary habits. One of the main problems is maintaining […]


New Study Suggests Teenagers Who Miss Breakfast Are More Likely to Suffer With Bad Breath

New Study Suggests Teenagers Who Miss Breakfast Are More Likely to Suffer With Bad Breath

A new study published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene has revealed that teenagers who miss breakfast are more likely to develop bad breath. The study found that teens that skip the first meal of the day are almost twice as likely to suffer from bad breath compared to those who eat breakfast. Researchers found […]


Could Your Summer Diet be Rotting Your Teeth?

Could Your Summer Diet be Rotting Your Teeth?

Summer is here and many of us are happily enjoying salads, fruit juices and after-work cocktails. While a summer diet is often considered healthier than hearty winter comfort food, there are some hidden threats, especially when it comes to your dental health. Dr Sameer Patel from Elleven Dental in London has warned that summer favourites […]


Newham Dentists on Mission to Improve Oral Hygiene

Newham Dentists on Mission to Improve Oral Hygiene

Dentists in Newham have been busy over the course of the last four weeks, supporting the annual National Smile Month and trying their best to get local people involved in oral health issues. Dentist Ann Coveney was keen to spread the key messages of the National Smile Month campaign and visited local supermarkets to hand […]


Study Shows Young People Spend More Time on Tinder Than Brushing Their Teeth

Study Shows Young People Spend More Time on Tinder Than Brushing Their Teeth

A new study shows that young people are likely to spend more time using dating app Tinder than they do brushing their teeth. In a survey conducted by Careway Pharmacy, which involved around 2,000 adults, 40 percent of participants aged between 18 and 24 years old admitted to spending less than 60 seconds brushing their […]


Action on Sugar Issues Warning Over ‘Healthy’ Fruit Snacks

Action on Sugar Issues Warning Over ‘Healthy’ Fruit Snacks

Campaign group Action on Sugar has released a warning over the sugar content of fruit snacks, which are often marketed as a healthy alternative to confectionary. As part of a research study, Action on Sugar representatives analysed 94 products such as dried fruit and coated fruit flakes, which were on sale in UK outlets. They found that […]


Research Shows Foods Containing an Amino Acid Could Aid Oral Health

Research Shows Foods Containing an Amino Acid Could Aid Oral Health

Researchers have suggested that eating foods that contain the amino acid arginine could improve oral health. Researchers from Newcastle University and the University of Michigan in the USA have revealed that arginine, a common, naturally-occurring amino acid also found in many food products, can help to reduce the risk of decay and gum disease. The […]


Cambridge Dentist Urges Patients to Brush for Longer

Cambridge Dentist Urges Patients to Brush for Longer

A dentist from Cambridge is urging people to brush for longer in a bid to save their teeth. Writing in the local press, Dr Thomas O’Connor claims that many people brush their teeth without paying attention to the recommended time-frame and this is short-changing the teeth and gums, contributing to an increased risk of decay and […]


New Survey Reveals the Nation’s Grotty Oral Hygiene Habits

New Survey Reveals the Nation’s Grotty Oral Hygiene Habits

A new survey has revealed that Brits’ oral hygiene habits leave a lot to be desired. New research carried out by TePe for World Oral Health Day, which is celebrated today, the 20th March, shows that a quarter of Brits go longer than 24 hours without brushing their teeth. Researchers surveyed 2,000 British adults with […]