The people so terrified of dentists that they haven't been for decades


Up to half the population is said to have it to some degree. The Adult Dental Health Survey found that 36 per cent of UK adults were moderately 'dentally anxious' and 12 per cent were extremely so, meaning they would avoid it at all costs, or require sedation for routine procedures.



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FDI World Dental Federation challenges people to be "Mouth Proud"


With World Oral Health Day fast approaching on 20 March, FDI is encouraging people all over the world to make a personal commitment to prioritising their oral health through the #MouthProudChallenge. To take part, people can use the #MouthProud custom poster tool or filters available through Facebook and Instagram, to demonstrate how they are looking after their oral health.


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How to prevent early birth? Study explores sugarless gum


A new study raises the possibility that simply chewing sugarless gum might make a difference in reducing early births. Healthy mouth, healthy baby? For years, scientists have been exploring the link between poor oral health and giving birth too early. Now, new research presented Thursday raises the possibility that something very simple and inexpensive might make a difference: chewing sugarless gum.


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