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7 things you didn’t know about... YOUR DENTAL HEALTH

Bad oral health not only causes tooth decay, cavities and gum disease, it’s also linked to serious conditions such as heart disease, respiratory infections, diabetes and dementia. Although it’s difficult now, seeing your dentist regularly and taking on board healthy teeth tips is important. Here’s what the oral experts want us to remember when we leave the chair after a check-up...

1 Are you going enough?

Research* reveals that adults aged 55-plus are the worst dentist dodgers, with more than 26% admitting that they

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