Category: General Dentistry
Pregnant women urged to make use of free dental services
Pregnant women have been urged to make use of health benefits available to them on the NHS. When you fall pregnant, you are entitled to claim a maternity exemption card, which enables you to claim free dental treatment, as well as free prescriptions. The cards are handed out by the…
READ ARTICLEDental practices show support for National Smile Month
The campaign, which kicked off on the 15th May, will run until the 15th June. The aim of the campaign is to encourage people to make simple changes to their lifestyles and daily routines to improve oral health and minimise the risk of dental diseases. Both gum disease and decay…
READ ARTICLELooking good comes at a price, as new survey reveals we spend much more on beauty products than health checks
A new survey has revealed that women spend much more on beauty and hair treatments than they do on health checks. The poll, which was conducted by Oasis Dental Care, showed that the average woman spends £258 on makeup and hair products, compared to just £161 on health checks. A…
READ ARTICLENew survey suggests millions are missing out on free NHS dental care
A new survey suggests that millions of people are missing out on free NHS dental care because they don’t realise they are eligible for subsidised treatment. A poll by mydentist revealed that parents are unaware that children receive free dental care on the NHS. Many participants also overestimated the cost…
READ ARTICLEHow To Take Care of Sore Wisdom Teeth
Have you ever noticed that everyone seems to make noises or wince whenever the words wisdom and teeth are mentioned in the same sentence? The wisdom teeth have something of a reputation, mainly because they can be incredibly painful. If you’ve got sore wisdom teeth, this article should come in…
READ ARTICLEHow would you feel about seeing a dental therapist?
If you need a filling or you’ve got toothache in some parts of America, you can see a dental therapist, but how you would feel about entrusting your teeth to somebody who doesn’t have the same level of training as a dentist? In parts of the US, including Alaska and…
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