Mouth Cancer in the UK Although Mouth Cancer only accounts for 2% of all cancers diagnosed in the UK each year it still takes the lives...

As we approach the end of Stroke Awareness Month we wanted to make you aware of the association between poor oral health and the...

As we approach the end of Stress Awareness Month we thought this article on the link between dental health and stress would be very...

Let’s begin with some visualisation: Picture a beach, cocktails, warm sunshine… or perhaps that new piece of jewellery you’ve been eyeing...

Excessive sugar consumption has become one of the most discussed children’s health issues in Britain over recent years. Unnecessary sugar...

What’s in a smile? Surprisingly, it was Charles Darwin who was one of the first people to examine the science of a smile and study its...

November is Mouth Cancer Action Month organised by the Oral Health Foundation with the aim of getting more mouth cancers diagnosed at an...

As part of our regular focus on health topics which have been in the headlines, we are looking at a new potential wonder drug for people...

In our regular features on general health, we are looking at a new government initiative to cut childhood obesity, where they have...

We frequently post articles regarding the health implications of smoking, and now we’re probably going to dishearten anyone who has quit...

Most health experts agree that the UK is facing a huge increase in the number of people with diabetes. Since 1996 the number of people...

This Sunday (6th) is Fresh Breath Day, which was launched a few years ago to appreciate the importance of oral hygiene. Bad breath (or...

Research carried out in the early 2000’s has suggested that people who have periodontal disease are twice as likely to also have coronary...

Many of us love to drink red wine, coffee or tea but we equally love our white teeth. Unfortunately the two things don’t always go...

The purpose of these articles which my colleagues and I write (there are three hygienists at JL Dental Care) is not to preach about what...

Recent research has suggested that gum disease in patients carries a potentially higher risk of having a stroke than diabetes and has...

Your commitment to your dental health At JL dental care we often say that having a healthy mouth and gums isn’t something we help you...

One of the questions I get asked frequently in the practice is “will it be very invasive to have a chipped, cracked or broken tooth...

Wednesday 8th March was National No Smoking Day and we were very proud to support it. National No Smoking Day was launched on Ash...

If you were one of the people who took part in our recent Patient Satisfaction Survey we’d like to thank you for the resounding...