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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….
READ ARTICLEDentists encourage patients to book pre-holiday check-ups
It’s that time of year again when there’s a mass exit from British sores to exotic sun-drenched beaches. If you’re going away on holiday, dentists are advising you to book a check-up before you jet off. Nobody wants to spend their well-earned break nursing toothache or avoiding ice cold drinks…
READ ARTICLEPregnant 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 ARTICLEWhy it is Important to Wear Retainers After Brace Treatment
If you have braces, you’ll be advised to wear retainers after treatment. When you’re looking forward to having your braces removed and enjoying your new-found freedom, retainers may not be the first thing you want, but not using them could have serious implications. Why are retainers so important? Retainers are orthodontic…
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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