Here at the Perfect Smile Studios we help to promote oral hygiene in Hertfordshire, as well as North London’s Harley Street. For those are less confident with their smile, we help to change this and can give you a smile makeover treatment. Find out more. After recent findings showed that a Mediterranean diet could help … Read more
Looking after our teeth may sound like a simple task, but it is amazing how many people in Britain are failing to maintain an adequate oral healthcare routine – even if they know that they ought to be. Thanks to a partnership between toothpaste manufacturer Colgate and the British Dental Association (BDA), 1 September will … Read more
Nearly 26,000 primary school children were admitted to hospital for treatment of tooth decay in the past 12 months, making the condition the most common reason for hospitalisation of children between the ages of five and nine, new research shows. Statistics from the Health and Social Care Information Centre, published in the Sunday Times, reveal … 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
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
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
New Initiative for Scottish Children Regular toothpastes sold over-the-counter are ineffective at protecting the teeth of children living in deprived areas, according to the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN). This organisation forms part of the Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) programme. Experts at SIGN believe that the most commonly used toothpastes by children do not contain … Read more
Water Fluoridation Protects Against Decay A new report released by Public Health England (PHE) has supported water fluoridation as a means to reduce rates of tooth decay and improve children’s dental health. The report highlights the fact that tooth decay, or dental caries, is found less common among children living in communities implementing water fluoridation … Read more
Taking proper care of baby teeth is essential Many parents believe that failing to properly look after their children’s teeth is not that important since baby teeth will eventually fall out, making way for healthy, permanent teeth. However dentists have warned that taking poor care of baby teeth may have a long-term effect on permanent … Read more