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New 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 your Invisalign Retainers
After orthodontic treatment, dentists recommend using retainers to keep the teeth in position and prevent relapse. If you’ve recently completed Invisalign treatment, you may be advised to wear Vivera retainers. These retainers have been developed by the manufacturers of Invisalign and they are design to hold the teeth in their…
READ ARTICLESmile! It’s Root Canal Awareness Week in the USA
The words “root” and “canal” are much maligned, especially when found in the same sentence. Even the mention of root canal treatment is sufficient to make many dental patients feel anxious, but why is root canal treatment feared so much, and what exactly is it? The 11th annual Root Canal…
READ ARTICLEDentists share their tips on natural whitening solutions
If you’re a fan of social media or you like to keep up to date with health trends, you may be aware that natural whitening methods like charcoal have hit the headlines numerous times of late. There seems to be a lot of conflicting information out there when it comes…
READ ARTICLEFive Things To Keep To Hand in Case of a Dental Emergency
The problem with dental emergencies is that they’re often impossible to predict. Accidents and injuries can happen when you least expect them, and that’s why it’s beneficial to be prepared. Here are five things to keep to hand in case of a dental emergency. Painkillers Toothache can come on suddenly,…
READ ARTICLEDentists back calls for HPV vaccination programme expansion
Research conducted by HPV Action has revealed that the overwhelming majority of dentists support calls for the HPV vaccine to be made available to teenage boys, as well as girls. According to the charity, 97 percent of dentists polled backed plans to expand the vaccination programme to include 12 and…
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