Everything you need to know about dental care

A major new study has found that clearing a tooth infection with root canal treatment doesn’t just save your tooth — it may also improve blood sugar, inflammation, and long-term health. Here’s what the findings mean for you, and why early dental care matters more than most people realise.

Smoking and vaping don’t affect your mouth in the same way — and neither is harmless. In this guide, we compare their impact on gum health, enamel, staining, and long-term risks so you can understand what’s really going on inside your mouth.

This guide breaks down how often you should attend the dentist— and why a personalised approach is always better than a one-size-fits-all rule.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has asked regulators to investigate private dentistry — specifically concerns around overcharging, overtreatment, and the lack of transparency that patients face every day.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days — in our phones, our home assistants, even the way we shop online. So it’s no surprise it’s also becoming a big part of dentistry.

If there’s one dental procedure that seems to make everyone a bit nervous, it’s wisdom tooth removal. You’ve probably heard stories from friends, or maybe seen the dramatic TikToks — but the truth is, the process is usually far smoother and more straightforward than people imagine.

We’re now seeing more cases of mouth cancer than ever before. Read on to learn about the signs, what you can do at home to self-screen, and when to see a dentist.

If you’ve ever felt a sudden, sharp twinge when sipping a cold drink or brushing your teeth, you’re not alone. Tooth sensitivity — or dentine hypersensitivity, as we call it — affects millions of people. So, when does sensitivity become something you should actually see a dentist about?

Researchers found that most people were happy with the general colour of their teeth — but when a single tooth (or even part of one) looked darker or more discoloured than the rest, it had a noticeable impact on how satisfied they felt about their smile.

Traditional string or tape floss can feel fiddly, awkward, and even a bit uncomfortable - that’s where water flossers come in.

Most people don’t give a second thought to whether they breathe through their nose or their mouth. But here’s the thing: mouth breathing isn’t just a harmless habit.

You’ve just finished your Invisalign treatment—or are about to—and your teeth look straighter and more even. But here’s something many people don’t realise: your teeth don’t stay locked in place once the aligners come off.

Tooth decay doesn’t always start with a hole you can see or feel. In fact, decay is a process that happens in stages, and the good news is that the earliest stage is often reversible.