Parents warned about acidity levels in fruit drinks The Sunday Telegraph has investigated the amount of acid contained in various popular fruit drinks and smoothies, leading to warnings about the damage to many children’s teeth. Recently published official statistics show that dental problems are the third most common cause of juvenile hospital admissions, making this […]
Tina the elephant on the mend after dental surgery
Tina the elephant on the mend after dental surgery Seeing as it’s Friday, we’ve got some slightly offbeat dental news for you… Tina, an Asian elephant at Belfast Zoo, has undergone dental surgery, and is now recovering. After zookeepers noticed Tina seemed to be experiencing some discomfort, they informed the zoo’s vet, Michael Griffith. He […]
Making Dental Care Easier
What are dental implants? So, what are cosmetic dental implants? Dental implants are an extremely effective and increasingly popular solution to replace lost teeth. Dental implants are essentially artificial replacements for the lost root part of a tooth and are anchored in your jaw-bone using a pre-drilled socket. They are then able to support a […]
No Smoking Day 14th March 2025
More than a million smokers are expected to “take the leap” this year on No Smoking day and quit smoking for good. Not only is this good news for general health but for the mouth too! Dr Nigel Carter, British Dental Health Foundation chief executive, says “Smoking presents a very real danger to the public’s […]
Preparations underway for National Smile Month 2025
Preparations underway for National Smile Month 2025 National Smile Month began as National Smile Week 40 years ago. Run by the British Dental Health Foundation, the campaign is all about raising awareness of oral health issues, with 3 key messages at its heart: The next National Smile Month will take place from 20 May to […]
How successful are dental implants?
How successful are cosmetic dental implants? Dental implants are made of a titanium that very rarely fails to join with the body, and it has never been found to be harmful to a patient. The rate of success for cosmetic dental implants is very high at around 98%, and studies have shown that successful implants […]
Overcoming Fear of Visiting the Dentist
If the prospect of visiting the dentist fills you with dread, you’re certainly not alone. Statistics show that 1 in 4 people are affected by dental phobia. A good dentist will understand these fears, however many practices have procedures in place to minimise stress for their patients. Karen Coates, a dental adviser at the British […]
Missing teeth can cause sleeping problems
New research questions the link between missing teeth and sleep apnoea There have been a number of studies suggesting that a link exists between edentulism (the condition of having one or more missing teeth) and obstructive sleep apnoea (also known as OSA – a syndrome characterised by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep). In 2006, […]
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What are dental implants?
So, what are cosmetic dental implants? Dental implants are an extremely effective and increasingly popular solution to replace lost teeth. Dental implants are essentially artificial replacements for the lost root part of a tooth and are anchored in your jaw-bone using a pre-drilled socket. They are then able to support a crown, bridge […]