Charcoal Toothpastes Don’t Whiten Teeth

Charcoal-based toothpastes, which claim to whiten teeth, are a “marketing gimmick” which could increase the risk of tooth decay and staining, says a review in the British Dental Journal. The charcoal products, which are increasingly popular, often contain no fluoride to help protect the teeth. And there is no scientific evidence to back up the…

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Fizz Free February

Save money, lose weight and keep your teeth! #gofizzfree this February. Did you know: Tooth decay is the leading cause for hospitalisation among five to nine year olds in the UK, with 26,000 children being hospitalised each year due to tooth decay –in other words, 500 each week. You can save £438 a year if…

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