Teeth erosion, when the hard white enamel on the surface of teeth begins to wear away, eventually exposing the pulp below, affects over 50 per cent of young adults in the UK. Consumption of acidic foods – for example, fruit, tomatoes-, fizzy drinks and alcohol (wine) all contribute to the growing problem which is invisible […]
‘Without flossing, there would be much more gum disease and tooth decay. I am surprised that a recent study has reported that flossing is not effective. I floss my teeth once a day – I think it is irreplaceable as a way to stop bacteria forming a stable colony in the mouth which leads to […]
If people see a dentist once a year, visit a hygienist three or four times a year, have a healthy diet without too much sugar, and take responsibility for their own oral health, they should keep their teeth for life. 80 per cent of the patients that come to my practice only need an annual […]
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