While interest in cosmetic dentistry has never been higher thanks to a year of endless Zoom calls, the UK’s leading network of dental practices, {my}dentist, is warning that oral health comes first when it comes to dentistry. Online searches for cosmetic dental treatments including teeth whitening, teeth straightening and composite edge bonding have increased by a third year on year*, while celebs such as Davina McCall have recently credited dentistry treatments with giving them improved confidence.

Research we did last summer suggested that children consume 5X as much sugar during the summer holidays than they do during term time with a fifth of parents admitting their child’s oral health also declines in the holidays. Kids can be a tough crowd, we know. With all the excitement of the summer holidays even the routine tasks can become a chore or long forgotten. We want to help you make sure your kid’s teeth are gleaming all year round with these fun games to make cleaning their teeth more fun than glum.

At mydentist, we’re urging patients to register for NHS treatment after research revealed an 88 per cent jump in cases of mouth cancer and a link between gum disease and breast cancer in post-menopausal women.

It isn’t always possible to brush our teeth during the day, particularly after meals when we are out and about, and sugar-free gum is a great way to protect your teeth when there isn’t a toothbrush in sight.

Sadly, almost a third of UK children develop tooth decay. But, the good news is it’s entirely preventable. Regular visits to the dentist along with a good diet and brushing technique help children avoid problems with their teeth and gums.

Most of us were so busy buying pancake mixture on February 9th that we weren’t even aware that it was also National Toothache Day (ironic, we know!).