Category: Oral Hygiene
Four Steps to Fresher Breath
Do you suffer from bad breath, or are you on the lookout for ways to improve your oral hygiene regime and keep bad breath firmly at bay? If so, here are 4 steps you can take today: Brush for 2 minutes twice a day: brushing is essential for preventing bad…
READ ARTICLEChildren 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…
READ ARTICLESwansea dentist backs calls in Liverpool for Coca Cola truck to be banned
A dentist from Swansea has called for the Christmas Coca Cola truck to be banned from the city in a bid to clamp down on dental decay. Karl Bishop has spoken out after health officials in Liverpool urged a planned visit to be cancelled to try and discourage people from…
READ ARTICLEThree Reasons It’s Important to See Your Hygienist Regularly
Most of us are aware that we need to go to the dentist every 6-12 months, but did you know that it’s also really beneficial to see a dental hygienist on a regular basis? If you’re thinking about booking a dental hygiene appointment, here are 3 good reasons to go…
READ ARTICLEDental hygiene can make all the difference in care homes
A dental hygienist who is committed to delivering hygiene services to care home residents has spoken out about the importance of dental hygiene for older people. Jane Peterson describes dental care as “vital” for care home residents and said that more needs to be done to ensure that people understand…
READ ARTICLEDentists urge parents to check nutrition labels as ‘healthy’ snacks and drinks help to fuel decay epidemic
Dentists have urged parents to check food labels and nutritional information guidelines in a bid to crack down on rising rates of childhood decay. Excessive sugar consumption is fuelling an epidemic of decay, which is resulting in thousands of young children ending up in hospital having teeth extracted under general…
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