Dental Health

Health on Female First
4 October 2013

Healthy teeth tips
  Keep your smile healthy and bright with these top ten tips from Dr Amit Rai, an award-winning General Dental Practitioner from London.   Change your toothbrush. Worn-out toothbrushes cannot clean your ...

Health on Female First
31 August 2013

Could a modern-day diet be wearing away your teeth?
We've heard through the media that there are plenty of bad effects of a modern day day, mainly on our waistline, but what affect is it having on our teeth?  A ...

Health on Female First
27 August 2013

Sexually transmitted virus linked to poor oral health
A sexually transmitted virus has been linked to a number of oral health problems, according to new research. The study, published in Cancer Prevention Research, showed the human papillomavirus (HPV), transmitted ...

Health on Female First
20 August 2013

Is there a link between erectile dysfunction and gum disease?
Erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence, is the inability to get and maintain an erection which is sufficient for satisfactory sexual intercourse.  Recently a study in The Journal of Sexual ...

Health on Female First
13 August 2013

National Happy Gums Week
TV presenter and DJ Jo Whiley is fronting Oral-B’s National Happy Gums Week running from 19th – 25th August 2013. As a celebrity whose smile is constantly in the spotlight, ...

Health on Female First
7 August 2013

Heatwave ‘good for oral health’
The current heatwave may be beneficial for oral health, according to a leading charity. That’s because Vitamin D, naturally produced by your body when exposed to sunlight, may help prevent tooth ...

Health on Female First
4 July 2013

Cosmetic dental treatments have risen in demand
With plenty of pearly whites on show on our TV screens and celebrities like Holly Willoughby and Niall Horan happy to walk around with braces on, there has never been ...

Health on Female First
22 June 2013

There's no superstar smile for us
Poor oral health routines are restricting people from getting their superstar smile. That’s according to a research conducted by Wrigley and the British Dental Health Foundation, which shows more than one ...

Health on Female First
4 June 2013

Nation’s oral hygiene habits

With the National Smile month already in full swing ending on the 20th June, new reports show that stress and modern lifestyles are having a profound effect on our oral ...

Health on Female First
1 June 2013

Fizzy drinks are just as bad as crack cocaine for the teeth
We all know that fizzy drinks aren't good for our health, but shocking new research indicates that they're just as bad for your teeth as crack cocaine and meth.  The study ...

Health on Female First
29 May 2013

Enamel erosion – the facts
While dental health issues such as gum disease and caries have had much public exposure, dental erosion is fast becoming a concern as more and more people, especially younger adults, ...

Health on Female First
22 May 2013

Illegal tooth whitening leaves millions in danger
20 million people in the UK are leaving themselves open to illegal and potentially harmful tooth- whitening. New survey data suggests more than one in four people would not go to the ...

Health on Female First
21 May 2013

Brits are more worried about flashing their smiles than their bikini bodies this summer
It's time to ditch the summer diet plan and invest in a smile plan, according to new research.  The study found that it's not wobbly body parts that are worrying a ...

Health on Female First
8 May 2013

Don't let summer rot your teeth
With summer fast approaching, many people are thinking about how they will look in a swim suit and how they can shed those pesky pounds ready for the beach by ...

Health on Female First
28 April 2013

The hidden impact of poor oral health
While almost seven out of 10 people recognise that poor oral health can have an impact on the rest of their body, people aren’t as clued up when it comes ...

Health on Female First
3 April 2013

The power of white teeth
Who knew that a white smile could have such a positive effect on your whole life? New research from Oral-B has found that a white smile could be the key factor ...

Health on Female First
31 March 2013

Poor dental health is associated with cardiovascular risk
Poor dental health, especially tooth loss, is associated with several established cardiovascular risk factors. Things including diabetes, smoking, blood pressure, obesity and other novel risk factors, are heightened by poor dental ...

Health on Female First
20 March 2013

World Oral Health Day
To celebrate World Oral Health day today we've brought you some surprising facts and figures for you to consider concerning your dental health.  More than 28 million people in the UK ...

Health on Female First
22 February 2013

Cash-strapped Brits are neglecting their oral health
When quizzed about what would most prevent people from going to the dentist, 75 per cent of people said cost. The squeeze on budgets in the last 12 months is plain ...

Health on Female First
13 February 2013

Morning breath is the ultimate passion killer
Research released today reveals that, for single Brits, bad morning breath is a bigger turn off than body odour, with 37% claiming it’s their biggest turn off. The research, commissioned by ...

Health on Female First
23 December 2012

Your teeth are in jeopardy this festive season
Indulgent treats like mince pies, sherry trifle and chocolate by the bucket load are an integral part of the festive season for many people. But in fact, the ...

Health on Female First
21 December 2012

Healthy teeth tips: Ready for the kiss under the mistletoe?
As Christmas party season is in full swing, dentists Andrew Dawood and Susan Tanner are calling for us to up our oral hygiene if we’re looking for a kiss under ...

Health on Female First
6 December 2012

Top Tips to stop a dental disaster this Christmas
Food plays a big part in our Christmas celebrations, adding excitement and an excuse to eat our favourite treats. Recent stats from Denplan, the UK’s leading dental payment provider, show that ...

Health on Female First
4 December 2012

Teeth whitening tips for a polished party smile
Leading dentist Dr Uchenna is well versed when it comes to getting party ready. From working her magic on a TV makeover show to polishing the teeth of some of ...