Interdental cleaning

March 26, 2019

Tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease are the two most common oral diseases worldwide. Periodontal disease affects around 50% of the adult population, with severe cases affecting upto 15%. The build-up of plaque around the teeth is the most important risk factor in the development of periodontal disease, making good oral hygiene essential in both…

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National Women’s Day

March 8, 2019

To celebrate National Women’s Days we thought we would share a few pictures of some of the wonderful women here at St. James!

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Poor toothbrushing habits linked to heart disease

March 1, 2019

Just 2 minutes twice a day could have life changing benefits as new study links poor toothbrushing habits to heart disease. A new study presented during the 2018 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions suggested that brushing your teeth twice a day for at least 2 minutes may reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Numerous…

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Do baby teeth matter?

February 26, 2019

We get two sets of teeth during our lifetime with our baby or deciduous teeth coming through at around 6 months, and our adult teeth usually coming though by the age of 6. Baby teeth are extremely important as they allow a baby to start eating the nutritious solid foods that they need to develop…

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Oral Cancer rises by 68 per cent!

February 22, 2019

Cancer Research UK has revealed that mouth (oral) cancer has increased by 68 per cent in the UK over the last 20 years. The latest figures from Mouth Cancer Action Month show that oral cancer in men aged under 50 has jumped by 67 per cent in the last 20 years – rising from 340…

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Bad breath a turn-off for potential partners

February 18, 2019

If you failed to land a date on Valentine’s Day, it might be worth checking your breath. That is at least the conclusion reached by a survey conducted by the Oral Health Foundation, that found that bad breath is the single biggest turn-off for British adults when looking for a partner. Of the survey results,…

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#checkoutmycheckupselfie

February 5, 2019

We are always looking at ways to raise awareness of the importance of seeing your dentist so we have launched a new competition and campaign #checkoutmycheckupselfie Simply post your St.James selfie with #checkoutmycheckupselfie to our Facebook or Instagram page to be entered into our competition to win £50 worth of cinema vouchers but remember to…

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Oral Health Education is more than showing you how to brush your teeth

February 1, 2019

At St.James Dental, we are dedicated to improving the oral health for all of our patients. Our team of specially trained oral health educators are on hand to advise patients of all ages how to improve and maintain excellent teeth and gums. With a friendly approach, they make the sessions fun and informative so you…

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New campaign launched encouraging parents to reduce children’s sugar intake

January 21, 2019

Alarming data shows that the average British child has already exceeded the maximum recommended sugar intake for an 18-year-old by the time they turn 10. In order to encourage parents to reduce their children’s sugar intake, Public Health England has launched a new Change4Life campaign that aims to tackle growing rates of childhood obesity. The…

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Research has shown that E-cigarette liquids can increase your risk tooth decay.

January 3, 2019

The study investigated the increased risk of tooth decay when tooth surfaces were exposed to certain e-cigarette liquids in a controlled environment. A combination of the viscosity of e-cigarette liquids and some classes of chemicals in sweet flavours contributed to the increase. Scientists systematically evaluated e-cigarette aerosols and found that they have similar physio-chemical properties…

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