London: Britons’ No 1 ageing fear is have to wear false teeth, according to a new survey. Nearly half of Brits are in grave danger of having teeth that are ‘older’ than they are, due to poor diets and shameful … Continue reading
Cosmetic dentist Nik Sisodia on the increasing evidence to link poor oral hygiene with heart disease, stroke and premature births Gum disease affects 70% of the population in varying degrees. In its mildest form, gingivitis, the tissues of the gum … Continue reading
Last year alone saw nearly over a third of consumers buying naturally based cosmetic and toiletry products on a regular basis. With this in mind, Oraldent, the oral care specialists, have teamed up natural health expert, Sarah Wilson and has … Continue reading
LUMINEERS® by Cerinate® porcelain veneers is the pain free, non-invasive cosmetic dental treatment which will transform any smile into a whiter, brighter, full-on beam and enhance your appearance. LUMINEERS was developed by the California-based corporation Den-Mat and is now available … Continue reading
The temptations of the festive season usually leave many of us in need of some New Year revitalisation. All the excesses of the party season often means starting a diet and exercise plan to help us look and feel slimmer, … Continue reading
Londoners spend more on cosmetic dentistry than those living in other parts of the UK, according to a survey of 2000 people by Mintel for the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. The country was split into five regions- Scotland, Midland … Continue reading
London: Cancer of the mouth is on the increase as a result of poor oral hygiene, according to the latest statistics issued during Mouth Cancer Awareness Week. More than 1700 people die of mouth cancer in the UK each year … Continue reading
London: Some beauty salons are breaking the law by having untrained staff carry out potentially dangerous teeth-whitening procedures, the UK consumer group WHICH has warned. The chemicals used can damage gums and cause chemical burns if applied incorrectly, says a … Continue reading
London: Marketing has been named as the UKs Most Plaque Prone Profession according to new research from Orbit Complete sugarfree gum, which compares the daily dental, chewing, drinking and smoking habits and working lifestyles of different professions to reveal the … Continue reading
Top dental expert Nik Sisodia examines the mounting evidence to link poor oral hygiene with heart disease, stroke and premature births Gum disease affects 70% of the population in varying degrees. In its mildest form, gingivitis, the tissues of the … Continue reading
London: Britain’s leading dental organisation, the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) today warned about the dangers of going to beauty salons and spas for teeth whitening treatments. The organisation says it is seeing an increasing number of patients who … Continue reading
Varna, Bulgaria: The first three seconds decide what effect you have on another person. A naturally radiant smile is almost impossible to resist. On the other hand teeth get discoloured in the course of time, or even turn brown. Coffee- … Continue reading
London: The London Lingual Orthodontic Clinic is the first UK surgery to offer bespoke or couture braces made of gold. The process involves impressions of the mouth taken by a high-resolution 3D scanner to produce individually designed brackets that are … Continue reading
London: The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the not-for-profit organisation and leading educational entity for the advancement today warned patients about the dangers of cheap overseas dental treatment. Dentists warn they are seeing a surge in cases of botched treatment: … Continue reading
Varna, Bulgaria:A radiant smile is hard to resist but the cost of whitening and veneers can be prohibitive. Now a new clinic, the Dentaprime, is offering the latest cosmetic dental treatments at a fraction of the price elsewhere. The first … Continue reading
London: A leading cosmetic dentistry body today warned that some DIY whitening kits may cause chemical burns and ulcers. As a result the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD), the professional body that represents UK cosmetic dentistry practitioners has issued … Continue reading
New York: A plastic coated pill that treats bad breath and gum disease through a slow release mechanism is being developed in the US. The pill would be implanted in the mouth and release drugs including salicylic acid to kill … Continue reading
London: The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD), the not-for-profit organisation and leading educational entity for the advancement and ethical delivery of cosmetic dentistry, today highlighted a new procedure: the snap-on smile, which transforms the look of teeth without injections … Continue reading
New York: US consumers named having “whiter teeth” or a “better smile” most often when asked to list the benefits of practicing good oral hygiene, despite a growing body of evidence that suggests that the gum disease gingivitis, if allowed … Continue reading
Salivary melatonin may play an important role in maintaining periodontal health, according to a new study published in the Journal of Periodontology. This is one of the first attempts to examine the influence of salivary melatonin upon periodontal disease, an … Continue reading
Quebec: Chemicals in red wine may help reduce gum disease, scientists at the Universite de Laval have discovered. The reason is that red wine contains polyphenols, chemicals which give red wine its colour, help reduce the periodontitis, the damaging disease … Continue reading
Los Angeles: Cranberry juice may help prevent tooth decay by creating a non-stick surface on teeth, researchers in the US have discovered. The juice of the fruit has long been used for treating infections of the urinary tract, and researchers … Continue reading
London: A quarter of the UK population has undergone cosmetic dentistry according to new statistics from the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and Mintel. They show that just over a quarter (26%) of the population have had some type of … Continue reading
By Avril OConnor London: Every body knows that a beautiful smile can win friends and influence people. That is why film stars, models and media personalities use cosmetic dentistry to enhance their image. But despite our teeth being one of … Continue reading
Edmonton: Scientists at the Universityof Alberta have used a new ultrasound device to regrow teeth and a market-ready model may be ready for the public within next two years. Dr Tarak El-Bialy from the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and … Continue reading
