Month: February 2019
Dentists urge the public to take caution when buying high-street tooth whitening products
Dentists have urged the public to exercise caution when buying high-street tooth whitening products. The British Dental Association has issued a warning over the safety of some products after new research revealed that some items sold at popular stores like Boots and Superdrug softened the enamel. The findings of the…
READ ARTICLEKent Dentist Issues Warning Over the Damaging Effects of Energy Drinks
A dentist from Kent has issued a stark warning over the damaging effects of consuming energy drinks after a 21-year old man who had become addicted to Monster drinks shared his story in the national press. Vinnie Pyner, from Margate, decided to tell his tale to warn others about the…
READ ARTICLEDentists support Fizz Free February campaign
The British Dental Association has lent its support to a campaign, which was originally launched by Southwark Council in 2018. Fizz Free February is designed to encourage people to abstain from fizzy drinks throughout the month of February. The scheme is now part of NHS England’s Sugar Smart campaign. Jane…
READ ARTICLECould drawn-out bottomless brunches be putting your smile in danger?
Brunch has become something of a weekend essential in recent years. As more and more people are sharing snapshots of bottomless brunches on their social media feeds, dentists are warning of the dangers of drawn-out, all-day, all-you-can-eat weekend meals. There’s no doubt that going out for brunch with friends or…
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