Good sleep hygiene begins the moment you wake up Sleep is of the upmost importance to our mental and physical health and, while many of us don’t even think about it until we fall in to bed at night, good sleep hygiene actually begins the moment you wake up – and can be impacted by […]
The telehealth company Smile Direct Club was founded in 2014 by Jordan Katzman and Alex Fenkell, who were named the youngest billionaires in the US in 2019. They set out to make invisible teeth aligners more affordable without the need to visit a dentist. Smile Direct Club aligners were priced at around £1800 – less […]
A burnt tongue can be a painful nuisance, but the good news is that several home remedies can provide rapid relief and speed up the healing process. Quite often, in pursuit of savouring your favourite meal, you forget to take caution and end up hurting your taste buds. This happens when you sip an extremely […]
We know collagen has benefits for bone health, but, contrary to popular belief, teeth are not actually made up of bones. Rather, the outermost layer of your teeth is called the enamel, which is made of calcium and phosphate, not bone (although bone is made up of hydroxyapatite crystals, involving calcium and phosphate, nestled in […]
Your dentist may recommend a dental CT (computerised tomography) to check what is going on in your mouth — and you keep wondering, “Why a CT? Why not an X-ray? Here we explain why this may be required and how they work Dental CTs are a revolutionary tool in dentistry. They form 3D images of the […]
Eating certain sugary foods improves oral health? Learn surprising things you can do to enhance your oral and overall health. If you’re someone who brushes twice a day, flosses regularly, and never misses a dentist visit, you may think you’re doing all you can for your oral health. However, there are actually numerous other ways […]
You will likely have seen the headlines by now – Turkey teeth are ruining people’s smiles across the UK! Is it true? What do you need to know if you were thinking about getting dental treatment abroad? How can you save your teeth from disaster when looking for a smile makeover? The problem The recent […]
In case we need more reasons to take our sleep health seriously, reduced or poor-quality sleep even has negative effects on your oral health. Many of those who experience chronic poor sleep are suffering from either insomnia or sleep apnea. These conditions negatively impact your daytime function, reduce your quality of life, and can result […]
We recommend cleaning between your teeth daily with an interdental brush or floss. Cleaning between your teeth may help prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Cleaning between your teeth helps remove a sticky film called plaque. Plaque contains bacteria that feeds on leftover food or sugar in your mouth. When that happens, it releases an acid that […]
CHRISTMAS is just around the corner and with it comes delicious treats for us to indulge in. If you love tucking into a cheese board over Christmas research suggests you should chomp away – all in moderation. Forward planning can ensure that you have the tastiest Christmas yet. Cheese and nuts can be a […]
