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New figures show alarming rise in dental extractions carried out on under 4’s
New figures released by the Royal College of Surgeons have revealed an alarming increase in the number of dental extractions carried out on children aged 4 and under. Statistics published by the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons suggest an increase of 24 percent in the…
READ ARTICLEHave you been brushing your teeth the wrong way? Why it’s time to stop rinsing
Over the course of your lifetime, you’ve probably brushed your teeth thousands of times, but have you been doing it the wrong way all this time? Brushing is something our dentists urge us to do twice a day, every day, but what is the right technique, and why is it…
READ ARTICLEParents urged to take children to the dentist before they celebrate their 1st birthday
One of the UK’s most senior dentists has urged parents to make sure they take their children to the dentist before they celebrate their 1st birthday. Professor Nigel Hunt, dean of the Royal College of Surgeons’ faculty of dentistry, was speaking after new figures revealed alarming oral health habits in…
READ ARTICLELeading Irish dentist blames misleading food labels for childhood decay boom
One of Ireland’s leading dentists has blamed misleading food labels for the increased prevalence of childhood decay. President of the HSE dental surgeons group, Michael Dalton, believes that labels and branding are very misleading, and it’s difficult for parents to know what is good for their children’s’ teeth, and what…
READ ARTICLEThe Ways Oral Hygiene Treatment Can Spring Clean Your Mouth
Spring is just around the corner, and what better time to ramp up your oral hygiene regime and give those pearly whites a good clean? Here are some simple tips to make your smile sparkle this spring: Oral hygiene treatments At Baker Street Dental, we have an expert team of…
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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