UK Government advisers recommend extending funding for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines to boys. Since 2008, girls aged between 12-13 years old in the UK have been receiving HPV jags to prevent against cervical cancer. Most cases […]
Category: General Health
Can Being Pregnant Really Harm Your Teeth?
Can Being Pregnant Harm Your Teeth? Pregnancy. Some women love it. Some women hate it. Regardless, being pregnant can impact teeth and gums. As such, when women are pregnant, they should be taking extra care […]
Too Big For Dental Treatment?
People in the UK are being forced to go to specialist treatment centres to receive dental treatment because of their weight. Is there such a thing as being too big for the dentist? Can weight […]
The Link Between Dementia and Dental Care – Defacto Blog
Preventive dental care provided in the early stages of dementia could help limit major tooth problems later, researchers say. According to Dementia UK, Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a range of progressive neurological […]
Dentists Will Spot The Signs of Eating Disorders.
Dentists are able to spot the initial signs on eating disorders. Dentists can play a key role in the detection of health conditions including anorexia nervosa and bulimia according to new research from King’s College […]
Dentists Can Spot The Signs of Domestic Abuse
Dentists are undergoing training so they can spot the signs of domestic abuse. Our dentists are trained to recognise a whole host of problems. From gum disease and decay, to illnesses such as oral cancers […]
How Can Good Oral Health Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes?
A new study has highlighted the importance of oral hygiene for those who have type 2 diabetes. This is after discovering that people with Type 2 Diabetes may have better blood glucose levels if they […]
Beat Bad Breath!
Nobody wants to be told that they have bad breath! Bad breath, also known as halitosis or fetor oris, affects an estimated 25% of people, globally. There are a number of potential causes of halitosis […]
The Truth About At Home Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is a multi billion pound industry. We are all desperate for that Hollywood smile. We see the pearly whites of those celebrities that we love and it would seem that we would do […]
Dry January & Increased Sugar Intake
The festivities are over! Three course dinners have been swapped for salads, nobody wants the left over chocolates, we’ve bought our gym memberships and even given up alcohol. Dry January has made its return! People […]