Tooth decay is an issue that one dentist is keen to tackle.
Cambridge dentist Dr Brian Swann has claimed he is on a mission to stamp out tooth decay and to educate people about good oral health so they can avoid painful trips to the emergency dentist.
Dr Swann is chief of dental services at Cambridge Health Alliance and stated that his lifelong love of dentistry was sparked when he went for a regular check-up when he was 12 and left after having discovered he had 13 cavities.
From that point onward, Dr Swann has learnt all he can about improving oral health and now hopes to inspire others to take better care of their teeth.
He commented: “I’m proud that I’ve been able to do work that’s made a difference in people’s lives around the world.”
Elsewhere, Dr Robert MacGregor recently claimed that individuals who smoke should give up the habit immediately due to the harmful impact it can have on a person’s teeth and gums.
He argued that smoking can lead to an array problems, most of which will impact on the gums, as well as weakening the mouth’s defences against other oral health issues, such as cancer.