CHEESE has been named the nation’s favourite sandwich filling, a study has found. A recent survey of 2,000 Brits revealed more than half of adults consider a plain cheese sandwich – with no condiments or […]
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Are You Putting Your Child’s Oral Health At Risk?
Millions of British parents could be putting their children’s health at risk. By not knowing the facts about kids’ dental care, you could be putting your child’s oral health at risk. A whopping one quarter […]
Why Are So Many Of Us Scared Of The Dentist?
One quarter of Brits are scared of the dentist. But why do so many of dread our twenty minute check-ups? Why are so many of us scared of the dentist? What doesn’t help is that […]
Tooth Decay in Children Seeing a Steady Decline
For years, Tooth Decay in children has been on an incline. Tooth decay in children has been a hot topic over here on the Defacto Dentists blog for many months. For a long time, tooth […]
The Top Ten Best & Worst Drinks For Your Teeth
The foods and drinks we consume can really affect our oral health. Recently, a group of dentists ranked the top ten best to worst drinks for your teeth. We thought we’d be able to guess […]
DentaltownUK Quiz – May 2018 – The Answers
Did you take part in this month’s DentaltownUK Quiz? Well it’s time to check how many you got correct! The answers are below: 1. George W. Bush was the 43rd President of America, but what […]
Why You Shouldn’t Call 999 In A Dental Emergency
There has been an increasing number of people calling 999 in a dental emergency. Ever found yourself in a dental emergency? What did you do? More and more people have been lifting the phone and […]
Binge Drinking and Bad Bacteria!
It’s entering the warmer (kind of!) months here in the UK! That can only mean one thing. Spontaneous barbecues, garden parties and trips to the beer garden. We’re really looking forward to it, even if […]
Beating Bruxism
Bruxism, is the medical term for grinding your teeth and clenching your jaw. Bruxism can be a genetic problem but it is most commonly triggered by stress. The problem is common, with some people not […]
Too Many Adults Are Skipping Out On Hygienist Appointments
When was the last time you visited the hygienist? Almost one third of adults in the UK have never had a hygiene appointment at the dentist, research from Tepe has shown. This is a truly […]