We were very interested to read this article by Erin McGuire in The Irish Times, about an Irish research project that will help in the fight against bruxism. The intelligent mouthguard, called ‘Smartsplint’, will collate data about how often you grind your teeth at night which your dentist will be then able to analyse. This data could help prevent long-term tooth damage which…
Dental decay in children on the increase
We recently read an article by Fiona Redden in The Irish Times, which discusses the increase in dental decay and thought it was worth sharing. The article mentions how a poor diet, an increase in sugary drinks (including dairy drinks) and poor brushing techniques are accelerating dental decay in children. Read the full article here.