Guidance given in dental textbooks clashes with that given by dental associations. New research published in the British Dental Journal suggests that the advice given to us by dental associations and experts on the best way to brush our teeth is “unacceptably inconsistent”. The study by UCL examined the advice given by dental associations across … Read more
Study confirms that sugar is bad for our teeth This statement was at the core of new research conducted by academics at the University of Newcastle. They found that cutting sugar intake to a maximum of five teaspoons a day can prevent tooth decay. For more than two decades, the World Health Organisation has advised … Read more
Children Are Not Brushing Their Teeth As parents, we like to think we do our best to protect the health of our children. But are we really sure we take good care of their oral health? The number of Welsh children with fillings has doubled in four years which is alarming. According to a new survey … Read more
Can teeth repair themselves? A team of researchers at King’s College London have developed a completely painless method to reverse tooth decay by encouraging teeth to repair themselves. The method is still a long way off wide-spread commercial use but scientists believe that the technology could mean that cavities no longer need to be … Read more
Wales Has No Current Plans To Fluoridate Water Despite Health Benefits The Welsh government does not have plans to add fluoride to tap water, but the health benefits of such a move will continue to be examined. The issue will be reviewed at a later stage, according to chief dental officer David Thomas. It is … Read more
Latest statistics released by the Welsh government have raised concerns over the state of children’s dental health, as figures show that more children need professional treatment, such as fillings. Figures show that in 2012/2013, the number of babies and children younger than five years old who had fillings or sealant restoration was twice as high … Read more
Despite the fact that children today have healthier teeth than ever before, tooth decay rates could still be improved with joint efforts from the government, communities, and parents. This is evident from a nursery programme in Scotland called Childsmile, where nursery staff offered free tooth-brushing for children every day. The initiative dramatically reduced costs in … Read more
A shiny white smile can influence the way a person in perceived by others and can make them look more confident and successful. This is the key finding from a UK study by Oral B, which found that people with white teeth are believed to earn an average of £10,000 more than those with stained … Read more
Most people are aware of the damaging effect that fizzy drinks have on their health and the fact that they have been linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes. However, what many people still do not realize is the negative impact these beverages can have on their teeth. According to a recent analysis, drinking large … Read more
According to new research by the University of Manchester, one in ten British children at the age of five have a filling and about two in five have tooth decay. However, many dental experts claim there is no need to fill milk teeth unless they cause pain or discomfort, as they will fall out anyway. … Read more