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Parents are continually being informed of the virtues of ensuring that their children have enough fruit on a daily basis and a large proportion of parents are facilitating this through giving their children fruit juice and smoothies.
According to a report in the Telegraph, however, dentists are warning parents that they risk rotting...
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We all know the importance of maintaining healthy teeth and gums. We also know that this is achieved through regular brushing, twice a day. What isn’t so obvious, however, is the fact that experts now believe that we should be brushing our teeth right from the point they first appear in babies to help avoid problems further down...
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We are constantly told the importance of ensuring our 5-a-day when it comes to fruit and vegetables
and that it is the cornerstone of a healthy diet and lifestyle. However, according to a report in the
Daily Mail, making our children eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day might actually be
having a detrimental effect on...
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The Department of Health recently revealed a new proposal removing the provision of some types of braces and general orthodontic treatment from the remit of free NHS treatment from Northern Ireland.
What is the proposal?
The new plan includes the introduction of a grading system to will assess the state of a child’s teeth,...
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It seems that the recession has hit the tooth fairy’s sector – except in London, which seems to be immune. A recent poll has shown that children in London receive an average of £5.05 per tooth in contrast to their counterparts in Hull who receive an average of 5p.
Origin of the tooth fairy
Many societies see losing baby teeth...
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It’s that time of year again when sweets and chocolate are everywhere, but you still need to watch your sugar intake as well as your children’s. Everyone knows that having a well balanced diet is key to good overall health and well-being. So lets discuss the “Eat-well Plate” as recommended by the Food Standards...
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