Posts Tagged ‘tooth erosion’
London dentist issues warning over charcoal whitening toothpastes
A London dentist has issued a warning over the safety of some charcoal activated whitening toothpastes after seeing patients who have suffered extensive enamel wear. In the last few years, whitening products, including charcoal toothpastes, have become incredibly popular, but Dr Rhonda Eskander has urged people to be careful about trying to brighten their smiles […]
Dentist Issue Warning Over Fruit Drinks
Dentists have warned that some fruit drinks are as acidic as vinegar, meaning that well-meaning parents who are trying to give their children healthy drinks could be putting their oral health at risk. Fruit drinks and smoothies are designed to provide children with one or more portions of their 5-a-day and many parents believe that […]
Why healthy living could damage your teeth
In modern society, we are plagued with information, adverts and articles urging us to exercise on a regular basis and watch what we eat; however, some of the healthy activities and foods we choose may actually be harmful for oral health. Most people know that eating lots of sugary foods damaged the teeth; however, some […]
Energy drinks to blame for teen tooth erosion epidemic
The Australian Dental Association has revealed that recent research has confirmed an epidemic of tooth erosion amongst teenagers. The research, which involves teenagers from schools across Australia, found that 68 percent of students had signs and symptoms of tooth decay in at least one tooth. Dentists say that fizzy drinks and energy drinks are to […]
Fizzy vitamin drinks can harm teeth
Researchers have discovered that fizzy dissolvable vitamins can harm your teeth. The team from the University of Helsinki tested eight varieties of effervescent vitamins and discovered that they all can corrode teeth. They also discovered that the vitamins draw minerals from teeth, weaken them and leave the more porous and more susceptible to decay. After […]
