OFTEN patients of Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Clinic comment how they suffer from sensitive teeth. Many use proprietary toothpastes to combat the condition, but a recent study reveals that such toothpastes are beneficial when combined with other strategies to reduce the discomfort. The rising prevalence of dental erosion and dentin hypersensitivity has led to the emergence […]
The Oral Health Foundation reported recently that tooth whitening has become an incredibly popular cosmetic procedure for many British people, with one in six admitting they have had their teeth whitened. The Foundation state that: “In the hands of a fully qualified dental health professional, tooth whitening is an effective and safe procedure which can […]
Making sure you have a recognised, registered dental clinic, such as Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre, to perform teeth whitening is vital to avoid ongoing problems, as BBC London recently reported.They performed some undercover filming of beauticians who are not dental professionals, and hence not registers with the General Dental Council (GDC), providing illegal teeth whitening […]
New research has raised con ferns over regular mouthwash use to an elevated risk of type 2 diabetes. Harvard University’s School of Public Health researchers reckon that using mouthwash twice a day may have a significantly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The study reveals that people who rinse with mouthwash twice a […]
State of Care is the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) annual assessment of health and social care in England. The report once again shows that dental services in England have topped the league in providing high quality care.Of the 1,131 dental practices inspected in 2016/17, the CQC found that 88% complied with the regulator’s five key tests: Are healthcare […]
The British Dental Association has accused the government of letting down children in England following today’s launch in Manchester of Starting Well – an unfunded programme to tackle child tooth decay which will operate within just 13 local authorities. Dedicated national efforts have existed in both Wales and Scotland for over a decade.The scheme – […]
Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have discovered that aspirin could reverse the effects of tooth decay resulting in a reduction in the need for fillings. Currently, about 7 million fillings are provided by the NHS each year in England alone.Tooth decay is the most common dental disease worldwide. Tooth decay imposes a huge financial burden […]
The population of the UK should be made more aware of the risks involved in teeth whitening treatments according to Dr Peta Leigh, a member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.Leigh states that whitening treatment so widely available, but lots of people do not always realise that many outlets and individuals offering treatment are […]
The Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS), part of the Royal College of Surgeon, has published a new report highlighting the impact that poor oral health has for older people.The Research compiled by the FDS reveals that as many as 1.8 million people aged over 65 years of age could be suffering from an acute dental […]
Imagine being able to print new teeth! That is what is happening with the improvements in 3d Printing technology.3D tooth printing will be a revolutionary way to create natural looking teeth, with the exact size and requirements being inputted into the printer, which will require an experienced dentist or dental technician to complete. There could […]
