The importance of managing oral health in dementia sufferers

Dementia is now one of the most common neurological disorders in the older generation. Here, Dental Hygienist, Jo Dickinson, explains why maintaining good oral health in dementia sufferers is so important and how this can…

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Top tips on how to look after your teeth this Easter

With the supermarket shelves stacked high with Easter eggs of all shapes and sizes, our season of chocolate feasting is about to start. But are we in danger of turning it into a festival of…

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How to support teenagers to look after their teeth!

Our teenage years are the toughest ones that we go through as the transition from childhood to adulthood is rarely a smooth one. Sometimes in the midst of all this, our teeth can get overlooked…

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Myth busting guide to common oral health habits

We’ve all got habits, good and bad, and when it comes to our oral health, we’re no different. But, how do you know when these habits are doing more harm than good? Here’s Dental Hygienist,…

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Advice from a dental hygienist on interdental cleaning!

With the recent confusing news stories about the benefits of flossing, you could be tempted to steer clear of this method of interdental cleaning from now on. But, before you throw all of your floss…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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?

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