In terms of dental equipment, toothbrushes are the cheapest, the most universally used and when combined with fluoride toothpaste the most effective way to protect your teeth on a daily basis. Everyone knows that a twice-a-day routine twice a day brushing habit will help most people keep their teeth protected as long as they have a healthy, balanced diet and avoid too many overly acidic foods. Still, a lot of people do not think too much about their toothbrush. Despite it being used every day, despite it being so cheap to replace and despite the risks of infection that can...

The Christmas holidays may be a time for everyone to take a rest, but for plenty of dentists and pharmacists, it could be the time to put an order in for new dental care products. For all that the festive season means lots of great food and drink for many, that will take its toll and while many people will make New Year resolutions to do something about their waistlines, the consequences may be felt elsewhere. All that sugary food and sweets could be especially bad for teeth, not least for children, who will be among those indulging the most...

They say Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but that is certainly not the case for oral health. The way people consume food and drink over the festive season is not just bad news for the waistline, but for teeth as well. Indeed, when one considers all the things that can happen over this period, the one thing less likely than a white Christmas is white teeth by the time the New Year comes around. A list of dangers to oral health published by Dental Law highlights the threats. A particular shock can come with some specialised...

Whilst some people prefer a manual toothbrush, an electric toothbrush is an almost ubiquitous piece of dental equipment in both clinics and bathrooms alike. However, it is a far older invention than many expect, with the first ever electric toothbrush being made as early as 1937. Its inventor, Tomlinson Mosely, called it the Motodent, but despite the idea clearly being popular enough to endure today, it was not a popular toothbrush at all. Part of the problem is that it needed to be plugged in to use, and at a time when many houses did not have electricity let alone...

Dentists often have to deal with nervous patients, even though people can benefit from the most modern technology and products to look after their oral health. A new survey by Space Dental has indicated the extent of the problem, Dentistry Magazine reports. The survey revealed that 52 per cent of adults are scared of a visit to the dentist, with the most common reasons for this being the fear of pain (cited by 48 per cent), fear of drilling (41 per cent) and cost (37 per cent). There were notable variations in age and geography when it came to dental...

With many dental products, the smallest of differences can have a big impact and nowhere is that clearer than when it comes to the type of toothbrush you choose. Choosing the best toothbrush depends on a wide range of factors that are almost impossible to see but are noticeable on your teeth and gums and can affect your dental health when used for long enough. Generally, the most important part of a toothbrush when it comes to dental health is the bristles, both in terms of positioning but also in terms of rigidity. Toothbrushes are grouped in terms of having...