At mydentist, we’re urging patients to register for NHS treatment after research revealed an 88 per cent jump in cases of mouth cancer and a link between gum disease and breast cancer in post-menopausal women.

It only seems like yesterday we were reminding parents to keep an eye on the sugar intake over Christmas, and now it’s time to put our prevention pants on again, as the Easter egg feast is on the horizon!

Why not make your life a little easier this February half-term and book your check-ups … and, guess what? mydentist is giving away the chance to win Colgate goodies for the whole family!

Throughout our life, there’s one basic routine which we all need to maintain as part of a healthy lifestyle – a good oral hygiene routine! Your teeth can last a lifetime with proper home care and regular dental check-ups. However, the natural aging process does take its toll on your teeth and there are a number of issues in your senior years which can impact on your oral health.

Mouth cancer is one of the UK’s fastest increasing cancers, with cases up by almost 40 per cent in the last decade and 70 per cent of cases diagnosed in men.