Discussions on diet and dentistry tend to focus on sugar, and the need to lower the amount we consume. But what other dietary factors should we be thinking about, and possibly in terms of increasing rather than reducing? Research has indicated that tackling nutritional deficiencies can improve dental diseases including gingivitis, periodontitis and tooth decay…. Read More
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Stay on top of your oral health this summer!
During the summer we let ourselves relax and we start to enjoy a few alcoholic drinks in the garden, coupled with all those oh so delicious sugary drinks and acidic foods! So to help you and your patients stay healthy whilst the sun is shining, Edd Jones from Hartley Dental in Plymouth has shared his tips… Read More
Three simple tips to keep your child’s diet healthy!
The number of tooth extractions in toddlers (aged four and under) has risen by a quarter in 10 years and by 18% for children aged nine and under. These are astonishing and hugely worrying statistics, so what steps can you take to reduce dental decay in your children? Good oral health requires more than just… Read More
Infographic – How to cut down on sugar and give your oral health a boost!
Our infographic is the ideal guide to get your patients thinking about how much added sugar is hiding in their food and drink. It’s jam-packed with facts, figures and some tasty sugar swaps to help them cut down on the sweet stuff and start improving their oral health. Why not download the infographic and share it with… Read More
Excess sugar – the sour truth!
It is well established that dietary sugar intake is the single most important risk factor for dental decay and that we eat far too much sugar as a nation. The average adult in the UK consumes more than three times the recommended amount per day and unsurprisingly, around a third of adults suffer from tooth… Read More