All news on the topic: Dentist

Many people prefer to use an electric toothbrush as it removes plaque more efficiently, leaving teeth feeling cleaner but an expert has urged caution as you may be doing more harm than good

One in six kids and almost a quarter of those in poorer areas now have rotting teeth, new data has shown, as one senior dentist said the Government has 'offered nothing' in solving the problem

David Creamer, 62, from Rotherham, has finally been offered an NHS dentist after saying how he has been looking for seven months and been left in "agony" from toothache

Sid Hall, from Scarborough in North Yorkshire, is one of many people in the UK waiting for dental treatment as the system massively struggles to deal with demand

Going for a dentist appointment (if you can find one in this climate) can be extremely nerve-wracking. However, one expert has shared the six things he'd never do before going for a check-up

The Mirror has launched the Dentists for All campaign for a service on the verge of collapse after a BBC investigation found 90% of practices in England are not accepting new adult NHS patients

David Creamer, of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, blames the Conservative government for "destroying" the crucial dentist service as the cost of private treatment soars

MP Scott Benton told the House of Commons of a mother who was unable to find a dentist and had to remove her daughter's tooth with pliers amid the dentistry crisis in the UK

A new survey has showed millions of NHS patients across the UK have given up trying to see their dentists in the last two years, putting them at risk of tooth decay - or worse

The huge rise from £36million in 2016/17 comes as 40% of children are no longer able to access regular NHS dental check-ups due to a lack of appointments available

There has been a 12 per cent surge in mouth cancer in the UK - which killed over 3,000 in 2021 - as mouth infections are on the rise too with half the population no longer getting regular check ups

A recent YouGov poll found that one in ten adults have attempted some form of DIY dentistry, from pulling out their teeth with pliers or sticking them back with superglue

Member of the public wrote on a Bridlington Health Forum that her son witnessed a dentist firm in East Yorkshire saying the wait to get an appointment could be “eight to ten years”

Marianna Vakhniak and her partner Viktor Pashnyk, who are both musicians, took their five-year-old son to the Ori-Dent dental clinic in Lviv, Ukraine to remove two milk teeth on December 17 last year

Adraian Elmer was embarrassed by his crumbling teeth and would avoid smiling properly as his teeth were in such bad condition. He developed a full-on fear of the dentists because his molars were so bad

George McGovern, 39, and Joanne Sergeant, 34, who welcomed their daughter Ellie-Mae in October 2022, have revealed their horror after finding she had stage four neuroblastoma following a routine dental check up in Runcorn

As ministers were told to grasp the scale of the dentistry crisis, one couple have decided to head to Thailand to take advantage of no long waits - and cheaper treatment

Nearly 53 per cent of Brits suffer from gum disease, so Dr Daz Singh has highlighted the significant areas that people forget to clean when brushing - and it could save you a visit to the dentist

Taking good care of your teeth is crucial when it comes to ensuring good overall health, and there's one popular morning drink you should seek to avoid if you want to keep your pearlies gleaming

While we all know it's important to brush your teeth twice a day, one dentist has warned of the dangers of using your toothbrush at three particular times, as it could cause decay

Ellen Bonham, 43, from London, was left unable to eat properly after a botched dental implant that took four years to fix - but received a £26,000 pay out through the Dental Law Partnership

Jay Connaughton, 17, from Plymouth, Devon, was in agony from an abscess in his mouth but struggled to find an NHS dentist and ended up in hospital, where a tooth was removed

George Glinos, of Childwall, Liverpool, only has one incisor on his bottom jaw, and four "stubs" on his top jaw after suffering a gum infection, during which he couldn't find an NHS dentist

Analysis by Labour found 54% of dental surgeries in England aren't accepting any new patients - with 82% refusing to take on adults and 71% shutting their doors to new child patients

Martin Lewis explained the consumer rights protections under Section 75 to viewers on his ITV show last night and mentioned how this could potentially help those affected by the collapse of Smile Direct