Posts Tagged ‘Fluoride toothpaste’
Oral hygiene habits slip during lockdown, as only 1 in 8 people brush twice a day
A new survey has revealed that only 1 in 8 people brushed their teeth twice a day during lockdown. Research conducted by Floe Oral Care suggested that only 12% of Brits have been cleaning their teeth twice-daily since the start of lockdown. Over 40% admitted to brushing once a day, while 18% of participants said […]
American Dental Association Advocates Giving Fluoride To Children Earlier
The American Dental Association is calling for fluoride to be given to children earlier. The ADA had suggested providing children with fluoride toothpaste to clean their teeth by the age of six years old; however, recently representatives from the organisation advocated giving children fluoride toothpaste much earlier. The ADA now recommends giving children small amounts […]
Sensodyne launches new ‘breakthrough’ toothpaste
GlaxoSmithKline has announced the launch of a new ‘ground breaking’ toothpaste for sensitive teeth. Sensodyne Repair and Protect is the first everyday fluoride toothpaste to contain NovaMin, a patented form of technology. NovaMin technology has been scientifically proven to ease the pain of sensitive teeth and reduce sensitivity by creating a protective layer over exposed […]
Fluoride debate rages on
In light of the recent news that residents in a Canadian town have voted in favour of stopping the fluoridation of water supplies, the debate surrounding fluoridation has become increasingly fervent. For many years dental organisations, such as The British Dental Health Foundation, have promoted fluoride as a means of reducing decay; according to the […]
Dental costs too high in Jersey
A panel examining dental care in Jersey has concluded that the cost of dental treatment on the island is too high for residents. The Health, Social Security and Housing Scrutiny panel found that dental treatment was too expensive for the average family on Jersey and provided a number of recommendations to make dental care more […]
