Everyone loves a good cuppa. In fact, tea is the second most frequently consumed beverage in the UK. Only water is more popular. But with all the tea we drink, should we be worried about whether it affects our teeth? In this post, we’ll answer this question. Ways that tea is bad for your teeth
Christmas is a time for being with your family and friends, relaxing from work, and watching old repeats on the TV that probably should have stopped being shown years ago. But it’s also the time when people eat foods high in sugar, such as mince pies, Christmas pudding, gingerbread men, chocolate yule logs, selection boxes,
Plaque is a problem that we’ve all had at one time or another. The first time we get plaque is usually during childhood. Most of us will have a childhood memory of the dentist telling us to brush our teeth better. But what is plaque exactly? And what does it do to our teeth? In
When you’re feeling peckish, it’s tempting to reach for a biscuit or chocolate. We all have a craving for chocolate from time time, after all. But the problem with snacks like cake and biscuits is that they can cause cavities in your teeth. It’s much better to eat a snack that’s good for your teeth
Has this ever happened to you? You wake up one morning, look in your mouth and you notice white patches on your tongue that weren’t there before. What could it be? Chances are it’s something called “oral thrush”. But what is oral thrush? And is it dangerous? Don’t worry, because, in this blog post, we’ll
Energy drinks are popular among athletes as well as the general public. It’s estimated that 3.8 million people in the UK use Red Bull, while 3.4 million use Lucozade Energy and 3 million use Lucozade sport. Energy drinks like Red Bull and Lucozade are designed to give you a boost in energy. They do this
It’s a fact that we’re all getting older. And as you get older, you can expect some wear and tear. This goes for your teeth and gums as well as the rest of your body. In this post, we’ll look at some of the oral health problems you might experience as you get older, including
You might think you know how to brush your teeth correctly. After all, if you’ve been brushing your teeth twice a day for almost all your life, then you’ve had a lot of practice by now. However, it’s surprisingly easy to make mistakes when brushing. For that reason, we’ve compiled a list of the most
Vaping has become popular in recent years, with many people switching from cigarettes to vaping instead. However, how vaping affect your oral health? This post, we will examine the most recent scientific research to try to answer this question. What effect does vaping have on your oral health? Because vaping is such a new trend,
It can be alarming to discover that your child is grinding his or her teeth at night. Parents usually first discover the problem from the sound of grinding coming from their child’s room. However, is teeth grinding in chidren something you should be worried about? In this post, we’ll answer this question, and we’ll also
