Its summer time and the school holidays are looming. Time for cool drinks and iced treats but before you open the fridge freezer have a quick review of the sugar content of these snacks.

When we eat or drink anything, the sugars react with the plaque in our mouths and produce plaque acids. The pH level in our mouths become increasingly acidic, which means that the enamel on our teeth is under attack and at risk of dental decay. This acid..

We at Christine Osborne’s have supported National Smile Month annually and are pleased that the campaign had another successful year across the country. This is the largest and longest-running campaign to promote good oral health.

National Smile Month highlights three key messages, all of which go a long way in helping us develop and maintain a healthy mouth. They are:

Brush your teeth last thing at night and on at least one other occasion with a fluoride toothpaste. Cut down..