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World Oral Health Day: 10 most common mistakes to avoid for healthy teeth
Are you guilty of any of these dental mishaps?
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Did you know you should clean your toothbrush? This is how to do it
Your toothbrush can harbour all sorts of nasties. Gross!
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Stacey Solomon's teeth turned ‘black and yellow’ and fell out during pregnancy
Can pregnancy cause tooth loss? Plus, a dentist shares advice on how to look after your oral health when you're expecting a baby.
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Bizarre social media trend for using hair to floss teeth could harm your gums
A dentist has warned the TikTok "hack" may cause "irreversible damage".
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Dentists are warning against new TikTok trend of filing down teeth with a nail file
Step away from the nail file.
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Shoppers warned of dangers of using illegal teeth whitening kits
Which? has discovered a number of illegal at-home teeth whitening kits being sold to unsuspecting consumers that could damage or burn gums if used incorrectly.
AOLInternet users stunned by ‘life-changing’ tooth brushing video
A social media user is earning plenty of online praise — including from dental hygienists — after sharing the "right way" to brush your teeth. The advice comes courtesy of TikTok user kassyslays90 who shared her
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This is the ultimate toothbrush
Say hello to the toothbrush of the future! It's called the Autobrush, and it looks set to change the toothbrush game for good. It's designed to clean all of your teeth at the same time, and what's more it can do the job in just 30
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Here's how often you should change your toothbrush
Toothbrushes, both traditional and electric, clearly don't last forever and it turns out they don't even last for as long as many people think. Business Insider reports that, according to the American dental Association, brushes and
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Brushing your teeth three times a day could keep your heart healthy
Poor oral hygiene may allow 'bad bacteria' in the mouth to enter the blood via the gums, which could affect heart health.
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Dakota Johnson explains what happened to her famous tooth gap: 'I'm really sad about it too'
The "Fifty Shades of Grey" star has confirmed that her tooth gap is gone.
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Hundreds of teeth removed from boy's mouth
A seven-year-old boy in India has had a total of 526 teeth removed from his mouth. The youngster, named as Ravindranath, was brought to Saveetha Dental College in Chennai after he complained of swelling in his jaw. Surgeons removed a hard
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Gap toothed trend has led to an increase in reversed dental work
The trend has been dubbed “the London look”.
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A natural ingredient to help you smile with confidence
Coconut oil is a natural ingredients that's great for absolutely anything - whether as a healthy alternative to cooking oil, or to improve your hair and skin. Now it's been found to whiten teeth! Our video explains the benefits of using
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Gucci's new advert sparks some strong reactions
The fashion brand Gucci has sparked controversy with its new campaign for lipstick which features models with less-than-perfect teeth. More used to models with perfect teeth and pouting lips, the brand has decided to use images of more
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Tooth-whitening kits sold in Boots and Superdrug may damage teeth, dentists warn
Major high street chemists like Boots and Superdrug are selling tooth-whitening kits which may leave teeth weaker and more sensitive, a study has found. Damage was visible in tests on extracted teeth which had been whitened in line with the manufacturer’s instructions, according to the study published in the British Dental Journal on Friday. “The lack of research and ease of availability of these products from major retailers is alarming and may potentially be harming the consumers’s dentition,” Dr Linda Greenwall, one of the authors from Manchester University said.
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Dad uses vacuum cleaner to pull daughter's loose tooth
When Mila discovered she had a loose tooth for the first time in two years, her dad David decided it would be the perfect opportunity to conduct a little household experiment. The family gathered as David attempted to remove the tooth using a
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Tips for better dental health
Maintaining dental health needs a lot of discipline. From brushing teeth regularly to the kind of paste that we use, here are five tips for dental health. Most people brush their teeth in the morning and last thing at night, but this might
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When it comes to brushing your teeth, dentists say you're doing it wrong
When it comes to brushing your teeth, dentists say you're doing it wrong! You need to do more than brush twice a day. Brushing for two minutes each time can help remove plaque. Plaque forms naturally right after you've eaten but some
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Why rinsing out your toothpaste when brushing is bad for your teeth
This is what you should do instead.
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What's the best time of day to brush your teeth?
Is it better to brush your teeth in the morning or evening, and what are the risks if you get it wrong?
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Company unveils toothbrush aimed at cleaning teeth in 10 seconds
Tooth brushing is something that dentists say should go on for a couple of minutes, but a French company, FasTeesH, says its new cleaning device can get the job done in just 10 seconds. Its Y-Brush doesn't have a head and looks quit unlike
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The colour of your teeth may not indicate your oral health
The whiteness of your teeth doesn't necessarily indicate your oral health. Some suggest there is one type of staining that can even protect your teeth. Find out more in the video above. See also: How to look after your teeth as you age See
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Salami, spinach and mushrooms: What to eat for good dental health
Oral health isn't just about brushing and flossing.
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How to look after your teeth as you age
By middle age you might feel as though you've got into a productive oral health routine which works for you and keeps your teeth in good condition. But as the years advance, so new challenges and problems can present themselves. It pays to
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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