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My, what big teeth you’ve got! Elton the tiger gets a visit from the dentist
A dentist who has expertise in treating nature’s giants was called upon to treat Elton the tiger this week. Woburn Safari Park’s Amur tiger needed urgent treatment after breaking one of his canine teeth. Dr Peter Kertesz, one of the world’s leading zoological dentists, was asked to visit Elton and…
READ ARTICLEExperts recommend oral hygiene improvements to reduce heart disease risk
Health experts are urging the public to take steps to protect their hearts in a new campaign ahead of National Heart Month. Every day, the heart pumps more than 7,000 litres of blood around your body, and it pays to look after it. Heart disease is one of the UK’s…
READ ARTICLEHow to Enjoy Summer With Straighter Teeth
It may still be a little chilly outside, but time flies, and it won’t be long until we’re ushering in the summer months. If you’re keen to enjoy a stunning straight smile in perfect time for summer, here are some fast-acting treatments that may catch your eye. Simpli5 Simpli5 is…
READ ARTICLEHealth board contacts parents following Auckland school dental clinic scare
Representatives from Counties Manukau Health (CMH) are contacting the families of children who attended a school clinic in South Auckland amid concerns that children may have come into contact with contaminated water. Health authorities are writing to the parents of children who attended appointments at Pukekohe Intermediate Dental Clinic between…
READ ARTICLEThe Diet Dilemma: How Low Calorie Sweeteners Affect Your Teeth
At this time of year, many of us make a conscious effort to try and shed those Christmas pounds and get in shape. Sometimes, this involves making changes to our diet, including adding low calorie alternatives to our favourite foods. It sounds like a winning formula, but are artificial sweeteners…
READ ARTICLEHospital tooth extractions hit record high, as hundreds of children treated every week
The number of tooth extraction procedures carried out in hospitals in England has hit a record high, statistics have confirmed. According to figures released by the Local Government Association, more than 160 procedures to remove rotten teeth under general anaesthetic are carried out every day. Last year, 40,800 procedures involving…
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