Category: Dental Decay
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…
READ ARTICLEOral Health Foundation survey reveals poor public awareness of enamel erosion
A new survey conducted by the Oral Health Foundation has revealed that public awareness of enamel erosion is worryingly low. The survey, which was carried out as part of preparations for National Smile Month, shows that many people are unaware of the causes of erosion. Only 54 percent of people…
READ ARTICLENew study links increased enamel erosion risk with fruit tea consumption
Fruit teas and flavoured water have become very popular in recent years, as people seek healthier alternatives to fizzy drinks, but a new study has warned that these options may not be quite as good for us as anticipated. Researchers from King’s College London carried out a study to ascertain…
READ ARTICLECharity 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….
READ ARTICLEProlonged breastfeeding can increase the risk of dental cavities, new study claims
A new study has suggested that prolonged breastfeeding can increase the risk of severe dental decay in young children. Researchers from the University of Adelaide found that children who were breastfed up to and beyond the age of 2 years old were more likely to develop severe cavities by the…
READ ARTICLEDentists call for new warning labels on sugar-laden products
Dental and medical professionals have called for new warning labels on sugar-laden products in a bid to crack down on rising rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes and dental decay. Experts have called for cigarette packet style warnings to be displayed on products that contain a lot of sugar. Warning…
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