Posts Tagged ‘DIY dentistry’

Surrey dentist warns against TikTok whitening craze

Surrey dentist warns against TikTok whitening craze

A dentist from Surrey is urging patients to avoid trying to copy a new TikTok craze, which involves rubbing bleach directly onto the teeth.  One video, which has received more than 15 million views, captures a TikTok influencer using a cotton bud to apply hydrogen peroxide directly onto the tooth surface. Since the craze went […]


Dentists urge shoppers to be wary of home whitening kits

Dentists urge shoppers to be wary of home whitening kits

Dentists are urging online shoppers to be wary of home tooth whitening kits.  Tooth whitening has become increasingly popular in recent years due to the growth of social media networks and many celebrities sporting a bright white smile. As the demand for treatment increases, more and more people are looking for ways to get a […]


Dental experts issue warnings after bleaching craze goes viral on TikTok

Dental experts issue warnings after bleaching craze goes viral on TikTok

Dental experts have issued a stark warning to social media users after a dangerous tooth bleaching craze went viral on TikTok.  Videos that show TikTok users using hydrogen peroxide to whiten their teeth have now been viewed millions of times. The chemical is better known for dying hair and it is also commonly used as […]


Dentists urge patients to shun cheap braces available to buy online

Dentists urge patients to shun cheap braces available to buy online

Dentists and dental bodies are encouraging patients to shun cheap braces, which are available to buy online.  A growing number of products has appeared online, and companies are targeting patients who want straighter teeth without paying a fortune. Marketed as a cheap alternative to braces provided by orthodontists, a raft of new aligners is now […]


More than 1,500 patients referred to urgent dental hubs in Cambridgeshire in April

More than 1,500 patients referred to urgent dental hubs in Cambridgeshire in April

Figures suggest that over 1,500 people were referred to urgent dental hubs in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire in April.  Statistics from NHS England revealed that 1,738 patients were advised to seek help from emergency dental centres in the region in June. This figure is more than double the number for March. Urgent care centres have been […]


Flintshire patients urged to get in touch with their dentist for emergency assistance

Flintshire patients urged to get in touch with their dentist for emergency assistance

Health bosses in Flintshire are encouraging patients to get in touch with their dentist if they need urgent assistance. The vast majority of dental clinics in the UK are closed at the moment, but patients can access urgent care through a network of emergency hubs that have been set up in the last few months. […]


Leading dental experts provide advice for patients with dental dilemmas

Leading dental experts provide advice for patients with dental dilemmas

It might not be possible to book a check-up at your local dental practice at the moment, but there is advice and support available for patients with dental dilemmas.  Experts including Professor Damien Walmsley, the British Dental Association’s chief scientific adviser, have been answering questions in the media and providing tips for individuals who experience […]


Leading London dentist offers online appointments and oral health advice

Leading London dentist offers online appointments and oral health advice

A leading London cosmetic dentist is offering online consultations and oral health advice during the lockdown to help patients take good care of their teeth. Dr Rhona Eskander is offering telephone appointments and uploading videos via Instagram Live to offer tips and tricks to keep smiles in shape and provide answers to frequently-asked questions. At […]


Devon man pulls out his own tooth after failing to get an emergency appointment

Devon man pulls out his own tooth after failing to get an emergency appointment

A Devon man has pulled out his own tooth after struggling to get an emergency dental appointment. Billy Taylor, from Axminster, took drastic action after failing to find a dentist who would see him when he started to experience severe tooth pain and swelling. Billy called NHS 111, but was informed that unless he was […]


British Dental Association issues warning over spike in DIY dental cases

British Dental Association issues warning over spike in DIY dental cases

The British Dental Association has issued a warning over a potential spike in DIY dental cases in the coming weeks. Currently, across the UK, dental practices are closed as the country attempts to battle the Coronavirus pandemic. With routine appointments cancelled, the BDA is worried that patients will resort to DIY dental techniques to ease […]