Gum disease – avoid the nightmare

Have you ever had that nightmare where your teeth have fallen out then you’ve woken up and checked in the mirror that they are still there? This can become a reality unless we make sure…

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Over 40% of UK children miss out on free dental check-ups

As both principal dentist at Oakdale Dental and a devoted father, Dr Alif Moosajee is a big advocate of the ‘Dental check by 1’ initiative. The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry is publicising this to…

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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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Think before you grab a soft drink!

The term ‘soft drink’ covers a vast array of beverages from carbonated, sports and energy drinks to fruit juices, dilutables and bottled waters. In the UK, we consume around 14 billion litres of soft drinks…

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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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#Smileforlife infographic – Tips and advice to help you to look after your children’s teeth

Filled with facts, figures and handy tips, our infographic is a perfect guide to get you thinking about how to help your little ones to look after their pearly whites. From how to brush their…

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What impact does fruit have on our oral health?

We’re all aware of the Government’s health initiative encouraging us to consume at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day to improve our health. Fruit and vegetables contain many substances that are of…

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Chew your way to better oral health

As a dentist, I’m constantly telling my patients how to look after their teeth and improve their oral health. Most of the messages are similar: see your dentist regularly, brush for two minutes, twice a…

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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…

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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?…

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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…

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#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…

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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…

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