New statistics show that millions of people are likely to give cleaning their teeth the brush off. A further one in five people are most likely to forget flossing. The findings have been revealed by the British Dental Health Foundation as part of its National Smile Month Campaign. The results of the survey also show […]
Acid attacks caused by food are more frequent and prolonged Dentists and hygienists have revealed that people who snack throughout the day are a key group at risk of developing oral health problems. Snacking, rather than eating three meals a day, prevents the mouth’s pH levels from stabilising and the acid attacks caused by food […]
1. The commonly used practice of putting a cap on your toothbrush is actually more detrimental as the moisture entrapped in the cap favours bacterial growth. 2. It has been advised not to store your toothbrush within 6 feet of a toilet as the airborne particles from a toilet flush can travel this distance! 3. […]
Brushing baby’s teeth and paying close attention to his dental care is more important than many parents realize. Keeping your baby’s teeth clean may not always be easy – when they clamps their jaws shut, it can be difficult to persuade them to open them – but getting a routine established early in life can make things easier […]
Fresh breath is important to everyone and not least when you get up close and personal. Bad breath (halitosis) is incredibly off putting and very difficult to handle for all concerned. While most cases of halitosis are related to a cause within the mouth there are other, rarer sources of halitosis. Bad Breath in the […]
Toothbrushing is a simple task, but lots of people brush their teeth incorrectly, either skipping around the teeth so much that they don’t really clean anything, or rubbing so hard that they actually damage their teeth and gums. No matter how good you try to brush your teeth, some bacteria will always be left behind. […]
Disclosing tablets are an excellent, harmless dental product that gives parents peace of mind that their children are effectively brushing their teeth. They are small brightly coloured tablets containing vegetable dye that when chewed after brushing reveal any remaining plaque on the tooth surfaces that has been missed with the brush. They are ideal […]
Sugar Only sugar can penetrate the teeth’s strong enamel coating causing decay. Sugar can be found in sweets, pastries, cakes, biscuits and chocolate. An excess of refined sugars also dissolves the minerals essential for healthy teeth. Artificial Sweeteners Look out for hidden sugars in contents list such as sucrose, dextrose and maltose, which are often […]
We hear it all the time, “I lost all my teeth when I had my children”, “My teeth were never the same” “I lost a tooth for every child” there are a lot of old wives tales about pregnancy and teeth but most are not true! Providing you practice excellent oral hygiene and cut down […]
