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23 May 2016 • Dental Health

Brush up on your brushing for National Smile Month

Be completely honest, how long do you take to brush your teeth? The national average is for an individual to spend only 50 seconds cleaning their pearly whites. Believe it or not, dental professionals recommend at…

17 May 2016 • Dental Health

Sweet talk

Earlier this year, the Chancellor announced the introduction of a sugar tax on some sugary drinks. This move was welcomed by many healthcare professionals and campaigners, but what do dentists think of the impending change?…

25 Apr 2016 • Dental Health

How bananas could make a monkey of your teeth!

I once spent some time with some cyclists. It was an eye-opening experience, because without a doubt they took their sport really seriously, more seriously than any other amateur sport that I have come across.…

16 Mar 2016 • Dental Health

Sugar Cravings – part two!

I’m just over two weeks into my ‘Ultimate Dechox’ challenge and no one will be more surprised than me to hear that I haven’t actually missed chocolate once! I’ve quickly come to realise that when…

9 Mar 2016 • Dental Health

#PPSweetFreedom Infographic – How to cut down on sugar and give your oral health a boost

Filled with facts, figures and some handy sugar swap ideas, our infographic is a perfect guide to get you thinking about how much added sugar is hiding in your food and drink, as well as…

8 Mar 2016 • Dental Health

Sugar – a bitter taste!

I have a confession. I secretly spy on people in the supermarket and watch what they are putting in their shopping trolleys. I think I have shopping trolley envy. Last week, I watched a woman pile…

1 Mar 2016 • Dental Health

Sweet Cravings! Part One

Did you know that nearly 8 in 10 people fantasise about having a sweet treat at least once a day? I would have to admit to craving something sweet a number of times each day…

20 Jan 2016 • Dental Health

Don’t Give Up Giving Up!

New Year’s resolutions don’t have to start on the 1st January. Hasty resolutions are often the first ones ditched. If you’ve tried giving up smoking before, this or even next month might just be the…

21 Dec 2015 • Dental Health

Does Your Mouth Pass the Mistletoe Test?

‘Tis the season of parties, family get-togethers and situations where we are much more likely to get up close and personal. Are you ready to welcome the family and neighbours?

20 Nov 2015 • Dental Health

Bacterial Balance

Probiotics are regularly in the news, most notably for their benefits on digestive health. However, probiotics for oral health are a new and emerging field of research. With more than 600 species having been shown…

9 Nov 2015 • Dental Health

Bite Back at Mouth Cancer – What to Look for and How

Many people are unaware that, in its very early stages, mouth cancers can be almost invisible making them easy to ignore. This is why it’s so important to keep a close eye on the health…

6 Nov 2015 • Dental Health

Infographic – How Does my Dentist Check for Signs of Head and Neck Cancer?

Although It only takes two minutes to carry out a full oral cancer screen, do your patients really realise what you’re doing for them? Well, we’ve created a great little guide to share with your…

23 Oct 2015 • Dental Health

Stop Smoking, Start Healing

Run by Public Health England, Stoptober is a nationwide, 28 day, stop smoking challenge, which takes place during the month of October. Participants are encouraged to support one another in the challenge to quit and sign…

14 Oct 2015 • Dental Health

Giving up Smoking! My Journey

It’s been 2 months, 12 days, 16 hours, 2 minutes and 11 seconds, (not like I’m counting) since I’ve done it! Gave up the fags I mean, the tabs, the ciggies and the rollies!

2 Oct 2015 • Dental Health

Supporting ‘Stoptober’

One of the UK’s best health campaigns Stoptober has now become an annual event throughout the month of October and since 2012, smokers have been invited to rise to the challenge of stopping tobacco use…

11 Sep 2015 • Dental Health

Getting Your 5-a-Day in a Tooth-Friendly Way!

Fruit and vegetables are a staple part of our diet. They provide valuable vitamins and minerals for our bodies to develop and function properly. So with the recent news reports and articles highlighting the dangers…

28 Aug 2015 • Dental Health

Rotten Diets, Rotten Teeth – Tips On How To Keep Your Child’s Diet Healthy

Alongside good dental hygiene such as tooth brushing and regular dental visits, effective nutritional advice is a key strategy in the drive to reduce dental decay. Here I take a look at how drivers of…

10 Jul 2015 • Dental Health

Nutrition for Dentition

Nutritional Therapist Natasha Wilcock shares her top round-up of nutritional strategies to aid oral health.