When asked, people will often say they should visit their dentist every 6 months, even if they don’t actually do it themselves. Dentists themselves will also generally recommend 6 monthly check-ups. However, where did this 6 month time slot come from, and does it matter that much? Recent research suggests that it makes no difference […]
It can often be quite stressful, trying to persuade your children to brush their teeth thoroughly twice a day, especially if you are running late on a morning or just trying to get them into bed on an evening. Children often seem unwilling to brush their teeth themselves or even to have them brushed by […]
The American Dental Hygienist’s Association has urged people to brush up on oral hygiene as part of National Dental Hygiene Month. The national campaign is run to promote good oral hygiene and encourage people to take better care of their teeth and gums; the scheme will run in conjunction with GlaxoSmithKline, the makers of Aquafresh […]