All news on the topic: Dentist

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Smile Direct Club shuts down after bankruptcy filing - what it means for you
Smile Direct Club is known for selling clear aligners, the moulds of which can be done at home rather than at the dentist, while appointments are also done online
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Little-known symptom of diabetes you can smell like rotten apples or pear drops
Common symptoms of diabetes include feeling extra thirsty, going to the toilet more often, and weight gain. However, some more unusual symptoms might be the first signs of the disease
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Dentist warns what it could mean if you have 'black triangles between teeth'
A dentist has warned that black triangles appearing between your teeth could be a sign of things that may need treating - but he shared that it can be challenging
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Snacks and drinks that can cause tooth problems - including ice and crisps
Luisa Metcalfe talks to a dentist and a dental implant surgeon to discover the surprising snacks and drinks that can cause problems for your teeth
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Woman loses part of her tongue after dentist fails to spot 'ulcer' was cancer
Barbara Boyd, from Kirkcaldy, thought she had an ulcer on her gum but it was months before she discovered it was a tumour and she had to have part of her tongue removed
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Electric toothbrush that left my teeth very clean is now half price
One of our favourite tried and tested electric toothbrushes has been cut in price for Black Friday - and readers can get an extra 10% off with discount code
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Turkey's Antlara Dental Clinic offers a range of treatments to UK residents
The dentist offers a range of treatments from the clinic based in Antalya, Turkey
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Man 'wouldn't wish dentist disaster on his worst enemy' and just lives in pain
Lecturer Dr Mustafa Alchelabi, who was left in so much pain from a botched dentist diagnosis that he struggled to eat or drink, has been paid £8,000 after 'living in pain for months and months'
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Expert shares unusual way you can check for mouth cancer while sat at your desk
Karen Coates from the Oral Health Foundation has revealed several symptoms to watch out for at home amid a crisis in the NHS dental system that means less people with throat cancer are diagnosed early
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Nurse wins £10,000 after 'botched' dental treatment causes 'excruciating pain'
Susan Jenkins from Henley-in-Arden in Warwickshire, successfully sued her dentist who over-drilled her teeth, leading to multiple avoidable root canal treatments and tooth extraction
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Mouth cancer warning as deaths surge after Brits struggle to see NHS dentists
The British Dental Association said that nine in 10 people survive oral cancer when it is caught early but this drops to a 50% when people are diagnosed late
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All you need to know about quickly spotting a fake vape
With so many counterfeit and unlicensed vapes flooding the market it can be extremely difficult to tell knock-off e-cigs from the real deal. But here, experts have shared some straightforward, simple-to-remember pointers to help keep you safe
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Colour of your teeth can reveal a lot about the state of your health
All teeth should be a shade of white, but yellow, purple or black, different colours can indicate different illnesses or health conditions, orthodontist Dr Khaled Kasem claims
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Refugees returning to war-torn Ukraine for dental treatment amid NHS crisis
The warning comes seven months after the Mirror revealed Richard Howe, who had severe toothache, was forced to return to Kyiv after being unable to book an NHS appointment
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Doctor explains why your morning breath is so bad - and how to fix it
We all wake up with bad breath in the morning, and it turns out there's a scientific reason why your breath might smell worse than others - and you can make it better
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Man 'suffered months of agony and struggled to eat' after botched dental work
Mazin Karkotli was a patient at Mile End Dental Clinic in Colchester where he was treated by Dr Sayad Houssain Faghany, a part-time dentist whose employment there has since ended
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Psychotherapist answers parents' questions on teen vaping dangers
The exploding popularity in youngsters vaping has sparked fears a generation could end up with long-term addictions and lung damage. Here, a psychotherapist answers parents' most common questions
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Vaping 'barbecues your lungs' warns doctor who says it's 'worse than smoking'
Expert says how lung damage can happen with any kind of vape, with e-cigarettes more dangerous than smoking tobacco due to the higher temperatures involved
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Sophie Habboo's dentist explains the safest ways to whiten your teeth at home
If you're thinking about whitening your teeth for a special occasion or just everyday life, we caught up with Dr Krystyna Wilczynski - who’s the woman behind some celebrity smiles
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Dentist owns world's largest toothpaste collection including wasabi flavour
Val Kolpakov owns 2,037 different toothpaste tubes from all around the world, including some unique flavours such as rose, chocolate, wasabi and a few types of whisky
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Doctor shares simple mistake you might be making in oral hygiene
The NHS GP who goes by Doctor Sooj online, hared a common mistake that can lead to staining on teeth
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Desperate patients in agony queue outside NHS dentists from 4am
The number of patients currently unable to access an NHS dentist has increased to a staggering 12 million people in England - more than 20 per cent of the country's population
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Woman wins £9,000 after 'significant' dental errors that still need to be fixed
Carol Ann Williams won £9,000 in an out of court settlement after shoddy dental treatment left her in considerable discomfort with a changed bite - with efforts to fix it taking years
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Dentist warns you've been cleaning teeth wrong - flossing mistake could be fatal
A dental expert has warned people that if they don't perform their daily oral hygiene properly, there could potentially be fatal consequences - and he shared how to avoid it
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Man 'scared to smile' after teeth 'crumbled into stumps' following crown failure
Liam Daley spent five years with a dentist he alleges actually ruined his teeth - with a series of failed crowns. Liam, who ended up needing surgery, finally won a large payout in May 2023