Posts Tagged ‘Tooth decay’
Can Celebrity Grills Damage The Teeth?
In recent years, the dental grill has become incredibly popular, with a host of celebrities showing off their customised smiles. Initially, the trend became big news among rappers but recently, actresses and singers have got in on the act and grills are the latest fashion accessory. A grill is a piece of decorative mouth wear, […]
Health Experts Urge Parents To Choose Water Over Fruit Drinks
Health experts are urging parents to avoid fruit drinks, which are comprised of sugar in a bid to reduce rates of tooth decay, obesity and diabetes. “Clever marketing strategies” are luring parents into thinking that they are giving their children healthy drinks, when many of the products marketed as healthy actually contain more sugar than […]
Half Of British Children Have Tooth Decay
Research carried out by the Department of Health has revealed that 50% of children in the UK have tooth decay. According to the study, half of children under the age of 17 years old are classified as ‘red’ or ‘amber’ in the traffic lights scheme, which is currently being trialled as part of a dental […]
Research Suggests Milk Is Better At Combating Tooth Decay Than Water
New research has suggested that drinking milk is a more effective means of tackling tooth decay than drinking water. According to researchers, drinking a glass of milk can help to neutralise the effects of sugary foods and drinks, helping to reduce the risk of dental decay. Scientists at the University of Illinois found that drinking […]
New Study Reveals Milk Is The Key To Fighting Decay
A new study has revealed that drinking a glass of milk after breakfast, every morning, significantly reduces the risk of developing dental decay. The study, which was carried out in America, shows that drinking even a small glass of milk after breakfast reduces the risk of decay by decreasing the amount of plaque acids in […]
New Study Reveals That Cheese Prevents Tooth Decay
A recent study conducted by the General Dentistry journal has stated that cheese and other dairy products may in fact, protect against dental cavities. Over the years there have been a number of studies suggesting that dairy products have a positive impact on bone health, due to calcium content but none have focused on their […]
Red Warning Labels To Appear On Unhealthy Foods To Try And Combat Health Problems
Red warning labels are to be printed on unhealthy foods to try and reduce rates of obesity, dental health issues and obesity-related conditions. The aim is to limit such health problems including: heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. New traffic light labels will appear on foods to inform consumers about the food they are […]
A Quarter Of People In Croydon Have Not Tried To See An NHS Dentist
Recent figures have revealed that almost a quarter of people in Croydon have not attempted to see an NHS dentist in the last two years. Figures released by the Office of National Statistics showed that 23 per cent of the locals have not arranged to see an NHS dentist over the course of the last […]
Dental Experts Alarmed After Survey Shows Millions Do Not Brush Their Teeth
Dental experts are alarmed after a survey revealed that millions of British people do not brush their teeth twice a day. The survey, which was carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation as part of their annual National Smile Month campaign, revealed that 7 million Brits do not brush their teeth twice a day, […]
Gisborne Council Stands Firm On Water Fluoridation
Councillors from Gisborne District Council have confirmed that there are no plans to cease water fluoridation in the area. This was following a vote by Hamilton councillors to stop the fluoridation of drinking water. Councillors from Gisborne District Council said that water fluoridation in Gisborne will continue in line with recommendations from the New Zealand […]
