Does gender affect dental health? Yes, it does. For example, women tend to have better oral hygiene habits than men. They also go to the dentist more and pay more attention to what type of toothpaste they use. However, women are also more likely to experience hormonal changes that can lead to a decline in … Read more Does Gender Affect Dental Health? The Answer is Yes — Now Find Out Why
In the UK, dental care should be accessible to everyone regardless of their situation. Unfortunately, there are many people that simply aren’t able to be seen or receive treatment. These people are from a range of different situations and backgrounds, including the homeless and vulnerable, those that are stuck on endless NHS waiting lists, or … Read more Dentaly.org’s Donation to Dentaid Supplies 5,000 Toothbrushes to Mobile Clinic
Have you noticed that your dental health habits have changed during the pandemic? COVID-19 has completely changed how most people operate in the world today, and that includes dental health habits and their general approach to oral health. In general, many people around the world say they don’t brush their teeth regularly, simply because they … Read more How Have Our Dental Health Habits Changed During the Pandemic?
Dentist prices in the UK can be confusing. Many dental clinics don’t even have their own website, and those that do often don’t display any dental fees online. Even then, very few actually give a comprehensive pricing schedule so you can get a real idea of which treatment options you can afford. To shed some … Read more We researched dental charges from 258 dentists in the UK. Here are the results.
Our mouths have been the focus of much research surrounding COVID-19 and its symptoms and side effects. We now know that many people who contract the novel coronavirus experience loss of taste, but further investigations by the scientific community bring to light other worrisome oral signs such as dry mouth, oral thrush, and even herpes-like oral lesions. Are … Read more COVID-19 and Taste, Dry Mouth, and Mouth Sores: Common Symptoms
Dentists in the UK remain under considerable pressure despite the easing of COVID lockdown restrictions in August, and patients are still struggling to get appointments. Dentists are having to cancel routine appointments to prioritise patients needing urgent care, which is leading to people going to extreme measures to resolve their dental issues at home. We … Read more Dentists Still Cancelling Appointments Despite COVID-19 Restrictions Being Eased
Are you concerned about being able to see a dentist in the UK if you get a toothache during the coronavirus outbreak? Or has a minor dental problem become worse because you couldn’t see a dentist earlier in the year? The UK’s first lockdown, which began in March 2020, led many dental practices to close … Read more What to Do If You Get Toothache During the COVID-19 Pandemic
After a long period of closure, dental practices in England were given the green light to resume operations on 8th June. Scotland and Wales followed suit on 22nd June, while dentists in Northern Ireland are allowed to re-open from 29th June. But don’t expect to be able to stroll into the waiting room, flick through … Read more Two Weeks after Dentists Re-Open, What’s the Reality for Patients?
What have you been reflecting on during lockdown? Your career? Your weight? Your parenting? What about your teeth and dental habits? Although most dental offices are closed for all but essential treatment, it seems that people still want to do what they can to improve their smiles from home. This has led to a rise … Read more With Dentists Closed During Lockdown, People Are Turning to Home Dentistry Solutions
