Are you RUINING your teeth by using too much toothpaste? Dentist reveals the amount you REALLY need when brushing – and warns that too much can cause stains and ‘pits in the teeth’ Dr. Gao Jye Teh, a graduate of King’s College in London, has gone viral with a TikTok video about toothpaste He says … Read more
Outraged patient slams dentist in Bristol after being charged an extra £60 for treatment to cover PPE COSTS Beverly Hawkins says patients should not have to foot the bill for PPE costs Locals in Brislington, Bristol, took to Facebook to express their utter anger Director of Warrington House Dental Practice says the costs are temporary … Read more
Geordies’ teeth left chattering! People in Northumberland and South Tyneside are most reluctant to go to the dentist, NHS survey reveals Six per cent of people across England admit to feeling an aversion to the dentist But the figure was the highest in Northumberland and in South Tyneside Results emerged from GP patient survey of … Read more
A man who hadn’t been to the dentist for nearly three decades because he was too scared had to have his jaw removed and can no longer eat, drink or talk properly. Darren Wilkinson, 51, was found to have a tumour the size of a fist in his jaw when he finally went for a … Read more
A dentist has revealed everything you need to know about teeth whitening – and her top tricks to help you get a perfect smile. Dr Madeleine Duff from Toorak Fine Dentistry in Melbourne said there are countless ways to get whiter teeth – whether you visit a dentist and have it done in the chair, get … Read more
Australian dentists have revealed the common changes in your tongue that could be telling you something more sinister about your health – including white patches, sore lumps and swelling. Experts from the Emergency Dentist Sydney explained how the tongue can provide clues about your overall health and when a seemingly innocent change could warrant a … Read more
British dental surgeries finally reopened yesterday — but we can’t hope for anything like the service that we knew before the pandemic, dentists are warning. Patients must expect only very limited treatments, such as emergency repairs, as well as long queues for appointments and spiralling bills for non-NHS care. And that’s if your local surgery … Read more
Grieving dentist sues Matt Hancock over his father’s death from Covid-19 because he fears he inadvertently infected his parents after following ‘erroneous’ Government advice Dentist launches legal action after his father, aged 80, dies from coronavirus Dr Minesh Talati fears he infected parents after following ‘erroneous’ Gov advice The lawsuit is the first by a … Read more
A dentist who works at an award-winning clinic has revealed the five things you can do to look after your teeth during lockdown. Dr Safa Al-Naher, who is a dentist and facial aesthetics practitioner and trainer, is clinical lead at her family-run dental clinics – The Care Dental Practice and Care Dental Platinum in Hammersmith, … Read more
Can my employer force me to take holiday now? Will I still have to pay for a holiday abroad even though I can’t travel? And why am I continuing to pay my dentist every month when they’re shut? These are just some of the issues readers have raised in recent days as the country remains … Read more