Category: Dentist Advice

As we just finished the summer break , many of us will no doubt be looking at how we can live a healthier life. For some, this will include a better diet and finding new ways to beat cravings for the foods we love the most… which often contain a little too much sugar. Sugar might be more affordable and accessible than ever before, but sadly, it’s just as bad for our health and the health of our mouth. Too much sugar too often causes tooth decay, a disease which is so common but almost totally preventable. To give you a little more motivation to kick the sugar  here is a Read More

It’s the great British summertime – a perfect time for barbeques, hitting the beach and spending long sunny days with your friends and family. The summer can also be a great time for your health too, with sunlight providing you with plenty of vitamin D, which plays an important role in your immune system by assisting in the activation of infection-fighting cells. Summertime also gives your oral health a massive helping hand too, as vitamin D helps keep bones and teeth healthy. Research has even suggested that it can help prevent gum disease. But there are also some downsides for your oral health when summer rolls around. As you head Read More

Always talk to us  … When it comes to tooth whitening, there really isn’t a better source of information than your dentist. Not only we are fully-qualified and licensed to perform the treatment, but we  will be able to take your dental needs into account.  Dentists can treat you with 6% hydrogen peroxide (the bleaching agent that whitens teeth) – this is nearly 6,000 times stronger than any over-the-counter tooth whitening product.  Because of this, tooth whitening by a dentist will give you the very best results. Please remember that It is illegal for anyone other than a qualified dental professional such as a dentist or hygienist. Any beauticians that Read More

  Britain’s youngsters are receiving an average of £1.58 per tooth. With roughly 15 million milk teeth falling out annually in the UK, it is estimated that the Tooth Fairy is  schelling out £23.7 million each year !!! Children typically have around 20 milk teeth, so it’s little surprise that the Tooth Fairy has been so busy over the years, but are we doing enough to make sure the teeth they take are healthy ? Let’s re-evaluate kids  oral health routines and consider ways to make it better. This applies especially to children who will be taking their first steps into looking after their own health. It’s essential that children Read More

One of the major issues facing dentists, patients and patients wallets is that the majority of us don’t visit the dentist on a regular basis. According to research , half of UK adults haven’t been to the dentist in the last two years. More than a quarter of adults only visit the dentist when they have a problem. The infrequency and irregularity of dental check-ups is causing a huge number of problems for us. The facts say a lot here with 31% of adults having tooth decay, 66% of us having visible plaque and 29% of the population suffering from regular pain in the mouth or teeth. How Often Should Read More

Happy New Year Everyone !!! Welcome in 2019 and our first blog ! It is estimated that half of people in the UK will make a New Year’s resolution. Diets, smoking and general fitness top the most common resolutions, but Italdent  believes that  teeth should be a priority. People who make a resolution to adopt a good oral health routine in 2019 will benefit from more than just improved oral health. Adopting good oral health can contribute to avoiding potentially serious health conditions such as diabetes, strokes and heart disease. Research shows that only one in two people are happy with their teeth, with tooth loss and stained or yellow teeth of Read More