Matcha is an interesting case: it’s packed with antioxidants and nutrients, but like every food or drink, it has both pros and cons when it comes to your smile. So how does matcha impact the oral microbiome, and is it damaging your teeth?

Sleep is essential for our bodies and minds, providing the necessary time for rest and recuperation. Alongside good nutrition and regular exercise, sleep is one of the three pillars of a healthy lifestyle.

As practising dentists, we’ve been advocating the benefits of fluoride to our patients for decades, and so remain somewhat baffled – not to say mildly alarmed – that one of modern dentistry’s key weapons in the fight against tooth decay is surrounded by a swirl of rumour, half-truth and hare-brained conspiracy theories. So, should we be using fluoride?