29 Aug
Children consume up to five times more sugar during the school holidays

A new survey suggests that children consume up to five times more sugar during the school holidays. A survey conducted in the South West revealed that children eat up to five times more sugary foods during the holidays. In response to poll findings, dentists are keen to encourage parents to…

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18 Jul
New research suggests parents allow children to consume up to 5 times more sugar during the holidays

New research suggests that parents will allow their children to consume up to five times more sugar than normal during the summer holidays. A poll has revealed that parents in the UK adopt a much more lenient stance when it comes to diet and nutrition in the holidays. The survey,…

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30 May
New Zealand’s dentists back campaign for fizzy drink health warnings

Dentists in New Zealand are backing a campaign to introduce health warnings for sugary drinks. The New Zealand Dental Association has offered its support to a campaign to introduce graphic warnings for fizzy drinks. Dentists believe that the warnings could help to discourage children and adults from buying sugary drinks…

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01 Nov
Charity exposes meal deals that contain up to 30 teaspoons of sugar in a bit to curb public health crisis

Action on Sugar has exposed some of the worst supermarket meal deals in a bid to crack down on sugar consumption and reduce rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes and dental decay. Research conducted by the charity suggests that some popular supermarket combinations contain up to 30 teaspoons of sugar….

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15 Sep
Three Things You Can Do To Prevent Toothache

Toothache can make life miserable. The good news is that most cases are preventable. If you’re keen to keep pain at bay, here are 3 simple steps you can take: Book regular check-ups: toothache is often a sign of decay, and you can reduce your risk of developing cavities by…

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11 Aug
How Bad is Drinking Alcohol For Your Teeth?

It’s summer, and many of us are busy enjoying garden gatherings and afternoons in the beer garden. There’s nothing wrong with having a drink now and again, but it is important to be aware of the impact of drinking on your teeth and the dangers associated with drinking to excess….

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