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‘5 of the best’ – Breath Fresheners

04/08/2016

The Mail on Sunday reviews five breath freshening products. These are: Wieders original tung(sic) gel Breathrx antibacterial mouth rinse Ultradex fresh breath oral spray Oraldiet breath freshening lozenges Aloe dent fresh breath therapy spray

Cases of mouth cancer rise by 40 per cent in 10 years, as disease hits more of the under-40s

Writing in the Western Mail dental hygienist Alison Lowe discusses a recent increase in the number of cases of mouth cancer. She suggests that the reasons behind this rise, particularly in the under-40s, may be excessive consumption of alcohol and cancers caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). She outlines the signs to watch for…

How can I brighten my teeth at home?

02/08/2016

The Mail on Sunday answers the query ‘Can I buy a bleaching kit to use myself?’. Health journalist Sarah Stacey explains that it is not possible to buy tooth whitening kits over the counter. She explains that following a new EU directive tooth whitening must be carried out after an examination by a dentist. She…