Oral Health
- HealthYahoo Life UK
One in five Brits brush their teeth just once a day
"Good oral health begins at home, not in the dentist's chair," warns dentist as Brits' bad teeth brushing habits are revealed.
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How your dental health can hurt your body
The idea that brushing and flossing your teeth might increase your risk of developing dementia or having a heart attack might seem like nonsense – but the links between oral health and other conditions are being seriously studied by
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The gross bacteria living on your toothbrush (and how to avoid them)
We all know it’s important to maintain good oral hygiene for our health, which means regular brushing and check-ups at the dentist. Bonus points if you’re among the few that actually floss. But even if you are doing all of these things, there’s a good chance your toothbrush is harbouring some unpleasant bacteria. In fact, studies show that the average toothbrush can have over 10 million bacteria living in it, including Staphylococcus and E. coli.
- NewsMarie-Claire Dorking
Should you actually bother flossing your teeth?
Have we been wasting our time flossing our teeth? If a proper bonafide study says we don’t need to bother flossing our teeth, who are we to argue? Should we really be throwing away the dental floss quite so readily?
- HealthAOL
Oral healthcare - take care of your teeth
We Brits have never been known for our gleaming smiles and perfect teeth, but looking after your gnashers properly is about more than just the look of your pearly whites. Problems with your teeth and gums cause other health issues and men, women
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