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.

November is here, and amongst the dark nights, fireworks and chilly air, there’s one thing which November is becoming more and more known for – Moustaches!

This weekend a dentist from our Manchester practice at Stevenson Square couldn’t resist getting involved in a spot of trick or treating. But, instead of handing out sugary, cavity causing sweet treats she dished out toothbrushes, floss and toothpaste to all the little ghosts and ghouls who knocked on her door – even the MailOnline stopped by to find out more.

Earlier in the year, we carried out research which show that a scary 41% of parents don’t ensure that their children's teeth are brushed twice a day. This is particularly concerning at this time of year, as it’s really important to protect your young ones from the Halloween treats they inevitably collect.

Around a quarter of UK children develop tooth decay by the time they start school, making it the nation’s most common childhood disease. Shockingly, more than 25 per cent of 2 to 5-year-olds have one or more cavities, and it’s the same for kids aged 12 to 15 years old.