General Dental

A London dentist talks about why patients shouldn’t see the new Oral-B Pro Expert toothpaste as the only weapon in their fight against plaque and tartar It looks much the same as any tube of toothpaste. It tastes much the same as any brand of toothpaste. But its manufacturers claim that it does far more…

Education, anaesthetics and DVD goggles – a dentist talks about some of the ways of helping nervous patients Actress Jennifer Aniston has been in the news recently, talking about how her dentist plays guitar to put patients at ease. Of course, not every dentist can play guitar to take their patients mind off their worries…

The advantages and disadvantages of white and silver dental fillings. Plus: an expert discusses the supposed risks of silver fillings and reveals the pros and cons of replacing fillings for cosmetic reasons When I was at school I remember that a return from a visit to the dentist would be greeted with the question “How…

A TV presenter unveils her new invisible braces, an invention which takes the pain out of dental injections and a look at how National Smile Month revealed what makes us happy and how to put old toothbrushes to good use June is proving to be a busy month for interesting dental news, and we’re only…

An expert with five years’ experience of seeing the benefits of Botox answers some commonly-asked questions about this increasingly-popular beauty treatment The subject of Botox treatment has a lot of myths surrounding it so I conducted a short interview with an expert who regularly administers the treatment. I didn’t know that such a short appointment…

Dental attendance statistics, the emergence of electric toothbrushes and a poll to find out the most attractive physical feature – just three of the five reasons why the UK should be upbeat about dental health With the news headlines dominated by depressing talk of ash clouds and super-injunctions, it is easy to forget that we…

A dental expert on why veneers are just one of many useful options available to people looking to enhance their smile Having confidence in your teeth’s appearance can give you confidence in your daily life. While veneers can help you smile with confidence it is important to find out what having a veneer entails before rushing…

The owner of a London dental practice talks about the subject of dental check-ups: how regularly should you return for one? Earlier this month (April 2011) there was much media coverage given to a government warning that many dentists are advising patients to come back for check-ups far sooner than may actually be needed. The…

How widely do attitudes to ‘Diastema’ vary? And just how effective are modern treatments aimed at reducing the gaps between front teeth? Question: what do Elton John, Madonna, Condoleezza Rice and Chaucer’s fictional The Wife of Bath all have in common? Answer: they all have (or had) ‘Diastema’ – a noticeable gap between the two…

Which member of Girls Aloud has just had cosmetic dental work done? How many Brits never use a toothbrush?  Why is brushing your tongue so important and what links Genghis Khan with running a dental surgery? Find out by reading Ethicare’s round-up of March’s best dental news Girls Aloud singer gets a tooth makeover Nicola…

Photo courtesy of R Sones It’s not just us mere mortals who suffer from dental problems which need attention – pop and rock stars also have their share of dental work which needs doing. Whether you’re a star of the stage or just an ordinary citizen, products are available to help improve the appearance of…

A comparison of the dental problems faced by the pop stars David Bowie and Shaun Ryder Justin Bieber is not the first pop star to have sought treatment to improve the appearance of his teeth. The news that he has been wearing ‘invisible’ braces to straighten his teeth means that he is following in the…