Tag: Dental health
Why you shouldn’t buy into the celebrity charcoal tooth whitening trend
If you go on Twitter or Instagram these days, it won’t be long until you come across a celebrity promoting or endorsing a cosmetic product of some kind. Adverts for skincare products, self-tan and tooth whitening treatments are ten a penny, but dentists are warning the public not to buy…
READ ARTICLEEuropean Parliament reveals plans to ‘phase out’ dental amalgam by 2030
The European Parliament has revealed plans to ‘phase out’ dental amalgam by the year 2030. Although there are plans to remove amalgam by 2030, it is hoped that practices will start to reduce amalgam use long before this date. Many clinics have already stopped using amalgam fillings, and a growing…
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 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…
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…
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