Posts Tagged ‘acid erosion’
Sydney dentist raises concerns over kombucha trend
A dentist from Sydney has issued a warning over the current trend for consuming kombucha-based drinks. Kombucha, a sweetened tea, which has recently been hailed as a remedy for improved gut health, has become incredibly popular. While some believe it has benefits for health, Sydney dentist, Dr Lewis Ehrlich, has reservations. Dr Ehrlich suggested that […]
Surveys Suggest Millions Willing To Prioritise Going Out Over Oral Health
A survey has suggested that millions of Brits are willing to prioritise going out over their oral health. A new survey, which involved more than 2,000 adults in the UK, showed that almost 20% of people are willing to cancel a dental appointment in order to spend money on socialising, ordering a takeaway or buying […]
Colgate celebrates Oral Health Month with supermarket giveaway
Colgate, one of the UK’s leading oral hygiene product manufacturers, is celebrating Oral Health Month by offering the chance to win £300 worth of supermarket vouchers. Oral Health Month will run throughout the month of September and this year’s theme is ‘Love Your Mouth, It’s Good For Your Health’. The aim is to encourage people […]
Dentists Warn Against Brushing Straight After Eating
Dentists are constantly urging people to clean their teeth to prevent oral diseases, such as tooth decay and gum disease, however, brushing too soon after eating could actually do more harm than good and dentists advise waiting at least an hour to brush. Brushing within 20 minutes of eating foods, especially those that are sugary […]
Dentists Issue Warning Over Summer Diet
Most people are looking forward to spending time in the garden or jetting off to sunny shores this summer, but the British Dental Health Foundation has urged people not to forget about their oral health over the summer months. The BDHF has issued a warning over acidic foods, which contribute to acid erosion, a major […]
Dental Expert Warns Against Snacking on Fruit
The message coming from most health experts is to try and eat or drink at least five portions of fruit and vegetables per day, but a leading dental expert has warned against snacking on fruit, instead advising people to stick to eating fruit at mealtimes. Professor Damien Walmsley, an adviser to the British Dental Association, […]
Dentists Issue Warning Over Fruit Juices
Parents are actively encouraged to give their children five portions of fruit and vegetables per day, but dentists have warned that some fruit juices, which count towards the 5 a day, can cause severe acid erosion and are therefore damaging to oral health. Dentists are concerned that parents who are trying to provide their children […]
Dental Expert Issues Warning Over Acidic Smoothies
A dental expert has claimed that parents are inadvertently endangering their children’s oral health by giving them fruit smoothies, which have a high acidity level. Kathryn Harley, dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at the Royal College of Surgeons, has warned parents that many of the smoothies that claim to be healthy drinks, were actually […]
Dental Experts Urge Caution Over the Festive Period
Dental experts have sent a message urging people to look after their teeth and gums this Christmas. Dr Nigel Carter, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, said that it is extremely important to keep an eye on oral health over the festive period, as most people like to indulge in sweet treats, fizzy […]
Sugar-Free Treats could be as Damaging to Teeth as Sugary Foods
A research study has revealed that sugar-free treats could be as damaging to teeth as sugary foods. A paper published in the British Dental Journal has revealed that sugar-free gum, drinks and sweets that are promoted as healthy alternatives could actually be as harmful as sugary foods, as they contain acidic additives, which erode the […]
