41 h. ago Plans to fix NHS dentistry a 'complete failure' as patients forced to pull out teeth with pliers, report by MPs says

Attempts to improve access have been a 'complete failure' as services are underpinned by a contract that is 'not fit for purpose', the Pubic Accounts Committee says.

Events

3 d. ago The £2 per treatment teeth whitening kit that removes stains in 'days'

"For years I have been putting whitening my teeth off because of the cost at the dentist, I thought for the price, I’d give this a go and I can’t believe the results"

Economics

4 d. ago 'I’m a dentist – this trendy 'gut health' drink is secretly wrecking your teeth'

One of the most popular “gut health” drinks on supermarket shelves could be causing serious damage to your pearly whites

Society

4 d. ago 'I lost half my teeth and couldn't eat but TV show dentist fixed me'

David's teeth and gums were so bad he struggled to eat even bananas and bread

Culture

8 d. ago ‘What the hell is this stuff?’: French people on the culture shock of flossing

While preventative care has not traditionally been a priority in France, US dentistry is ‘very focused’ on itThere are many established, regularly parodied cultural differences between France and the US: style, portion sizes, attitudes towards picking up after your dog.But there’s another – possibly bloodier – contrast: flossing. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago Man too scared to go to dentist let teeth 'crumble away' as 'NHS dentists don't take my phobia seriously'

'One dentist thought I was joking, now my teeth are so bad that I need £25,000 to fix them'

Politics

2 w. ago Dentist warns against using two household products to whiten teeth

A dentist has warned why you should never use these common ingredients on your teeth

Events

2 w. ago 8 things dentists say you should never do to your teeth (and why)

There are several things we do daily – often without thinking – that can harm our teeth.

Politics

2 w. ago Kate Garraway rushes to console Good Morning Britain guest as she breaks down in tears revealing she's ripped out SEVEN of her own teeth because she can't afford the dentist

Layla Waters appeared on the show to share her experience after Kate, 57, and co-host Adil Ray , 50, revealed that more than a quarter of Brits haven't been able to get an appointment with the NHS.

Politics

2 w. ago Dental MAYHEM: A quarter of Brits who can't get a dentist appointment resort to 'using pliers' or 'Turkey teeth', shock report finds

Health leaders urged the Government to 'pick up pace and keep its promises' on NHS dentistry, to avoid patients 'reaching for pliers or cheap flights'.

Events

2 w. ago Man with dental phobia faces £25,000 bill to fix teeth after they ‘crumbled away’

He now has just his front and wisdom teeth left

Economics

4 w. ago Supervised toothbrushing rolled out in schools in big win for Mirror's Dentists for All campaign

Hundreds of thousands of three to five-year-olds living in poorer areas will be supported to properly brush their teeth from April, in a major win for the Mirror's Dentists for All campaign

Politics