With an estimated 75% of adults suffering from some sort of gum disease, it is certainly time to bring dental health out of the surgery and into the every day lives of people. While a good standard of oral hygiene is important, it is not the only factor which determines the well-being of teeth and gums, and gingivitis has numerous causes.

The consumption of foods that are high in sugars and acids has significantly raised susceptibility to gum disease because the bacteria which cause gingivitis flourish in an acidic environment. Indeed, dentists of today see more and more children with oral soft tissue problems as the diet of the average child becomes sweeter.

Badly shaped restorations, such as fillings and crowns, can also contribute adversely to oral hygiene. If these are not completely smooth, they serve as traps for food and bacteria which can rapidly spread to cause a full-blown periodontal problem. In cases like these, dentists will remove the poorly fitting filling or veneer, replace it, and prescribe medication to rectify the diseased gums. (more...)

If you specifically want to buy a juicer for juicing fruit and veg, you may need more help on which one to buy and here are my top tips.

First buy one with as big a juicing aperture as possible as this will save you a lot of time in chopping up the fruit and veg. If you have a juicer with a wider hole it can halve the time it takes to juice.

Secondly buy one that is easy to clean and make sure that all removable parts are dishwasher safe. Anything that can save you time is a plus, as the longer it takes to use and clean the juicer, the less likely you are to use it on a regular basis. (more...)

If you are choosing a juicer for the first time you may well need some help and advice, as after all this is an investment in your health as well as your taste buds.

Firstly you need to choose what kind of juicer you are after, a citrus, veg or wheatgrass juicer.

While some juicers can claim to do all three, they rarely do such a good job as one which is dedicated to one task. Generally speaking if you are looking to do mainly oranges and grapefruit then you should invest in a citrus juicer, as it will quickly and efficiently juice a half fruit into an open container. (more...)