Oral Health

3 million people in the UK alone have already made the switch to a vegetarian or vegan diet. We take a look at the potential benefits and dangers of a vegan diet for your teeth, and the oral care steps you can take to put your mind at rest.

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is more common than you think. Approximately 30% of the population complains of bad breath in some shape or form. The first step of getting rid of bad breath is understanding what’s causing it.

The pandemic has prompted many of us to make positive changes to our physical health. People have understood that improving your diet or taking regular exercise leaves you stronger and better prepared to fight off infection. But far fewer people are aware of the strong link between oral health and the immune system. It’s easy to treat your teeth and gums as a completely separate part of your health, but neglecting your oral health could have serious effects beyond the mouth.

The dreaded “coffee breath” is a nasty by-product of the world’s most popular drink. But actually, coffee’s impact on our overall oral health is far more destructive than just bad breath.

The pandemic has caused issues in every part of health and care, but the problems in dental care appear particularly acute. Prior to the coronavirus outbreak, these problems were already mounting.

If you received an email from your dentist in late March outlining that they would be closing down, you are not alone. Local practices were told to suspend routine face to face services on March 25th; the new approach was not only the result of increased social distancing...

Hydroxyapatite (HA): is a naturally occurring mineral and the main ingredient of teeth and bone. In tooth enamel, it has a hardness comparable to that of window glass, whilst being much more durable. There’s only one problem: once damaged, it doesn’t grow back…