It’s all smiles until a little toothache becomes a big dental problem. Don’t wait until the unexpected happens. Spread the cost of your private dental care. You can see your preferred dentist, and with regular examination visits, x-rays, and hygiene appointments, you can ensure any unwelcome niggles get solved sooner with a 15% discount on […]
A new group formed to tackle and reverse the growing obesity epidemic has been welcomed by the British Dental Health Foundation. Action on Sugar, formed by a number of leading worldwide experts, hopes to educate the public on the dangers of hidden sugars and raise awareness of the ‘unnecessary’ amounts of sugar added to our […]
Bacterial plaque constantly forms between your teeth and is impossible to reach with a regular toothbrush. The plaque must be removed regularly, or it can cause gingivitis, cavities, and bad breath. Don’t stop cleaning between your teeth if your gums are sore and bleeding. Bleeding gums are often a sign of gum inflammation. If you […]
March 13th is No Smoking Day, and although most people are now aware that smoking is bad for our health, not everyone realises how it can cause many different medical problems and, in some cases, fatal diseases. Many people still don’t realise the damage that smoking does to their mouths, gums, and teeth. Smoking can […]
While brushing and flossing remove bacteria from teeth and gums, as much as 50% of the bacteria in the mouth live on the surface of our tongue. And it’s these bacteria in particular that can be one cause of bad breath. The best and most effective way of neutralising bacteria that live on the tongue […]
The minimum time you should spend brushing your teeth is 2 minutes twice a day. Here are some tips on how to brush properly: Hold your brush at a 45-degree angle against your gumline. Gently brush from where the tooth and gum meet to the chewing surface in short circular strokes. Brushing too hard can […]
Before seeking out your Valentine this year, make sure your oral health is up to a lovable standard. That’s the advice of the British Dental Health Foundation after research revealed nearly a quarter of the population is concerned about potential bad breath. With the cost of Valentine’s Day exceeding an estimated £4.9bn in 2011, the […]
Patients with toothache could be faced with an agonising three-month wait for treatment under proposals to slash millions from the NHS dental budget. Government initiatives to address oral health in Northern Ireland—the worst in the UK—look set to be left in tatters with proposals to remove £6 million from the NHS dental budget this year. […]
Visiting the Dental Hygienist is not only good for the health of your gums and teeth; it could also protect your heart. Researchers have found that those who have their teeth professionally cleaned and polished at least once a year cut their risk of a heart attack by nearly a quarter. They are also 13 […]
