Dentist warns New Year's health kick could damage teeth
A dental expert reveals how protein bars and shakes, popular for New Year's fitness goals, can erode enamel and cause yellowing. Learn how to protect your smile in 2026.
A dental expert reveals how protein bars and shakes, popular for New Year's fitness goals, can erode enamel and cause yellowing. Learn how to protect your smile in 2026.
A dental expert warns that high-protein fitness snacks and shakes, a common New Year's health goal, are eroding enamel. Learn how to protect your smile while staying fit.
Cats Protection warns dental disease is widespread in cats. Learn how to train your pet for tooth brushing to prevent costly vet visits and ensure a long, healthy life.
Cats Protection urges owners to brush their pets' teeth to prevent widespread dental disease. Learn how to train your cat and avoid costly vet procedures.
A top psychic predicts 2026 will be a year of extremes, from wild weather and political surprises to major celebrity news. Discover the detailed forecasts for the UK and beyond.
From Lily Allen's tour to Catherine Zeta-Jones' TV comeback and Margot Robbie in Wuthering Heights, discover the must-see entertainment of 2026.
Your complete guide to unmissable television in 2026, from the return of Disney's steamy 'Rivals' and Richard Gadd's 'Half Man' to a new 'Buffy' series and major drama premieres.
Plan your 2026 with The Independent's guide to the year's biggest cultural events, from Tracey Emin at Tate Modern to Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' and a new 'Pride & Prejudice'.
A packed 2026 sporting calendar awaits, featuring a football World Cup, Winter Olympics, Wimbledon, and historic Test matches. Discover all the key dates and storylines.
Your complete guide to the 2026 sporting year, from the Australian Open and Six Nations to the FIFA World Cup and Wimbledon. Discover key dates, defending champions, and major storylines.
Shocking research reveals a dental postcode lottery, with 40% of children not seeing a dentist in a year. The Liberal Democrats warn of a 'ticking time bomb' for NHS and child health.
Your complete guide to the 2026 bank holidays for England and Wales. Discover the eight dates, including a moved Boxing Day and early Easter. Plan your year now.
Award-winning psychic Jill M. Jackson shares three unsettling predictions for 2026, warning of economic instability, natural disasters, and global conflict. Read her full forecast and advice.
Old Moore's Almanac forecasts a surprise royal pregnancy, a major financial crash, and AI mishaps for 2026. Explore the full list of startling predictions for the year ahead.
Discover the 2026 cosmic calendar: a total solar eclipse over the Arctic, robotic moon landings, supermoons, and the fading interstellar comet 3I/Atlas. Your guide to next year's celestial wonders.
The NHS has issued guidance on accessing emergency dental treatment over the festive break when many practices are closed. Find out how to get help for severe pain, knocked-out teeth, and more.
An Arizona family receives a settlement after their 40-year-old son died from a brain injury during a routine dental implant procedure. They now campaign for legal changes in dental surgery safety.
A dental expert reveals the popular festive foods and drinks that pose a major risk to your enamel and gums. Discover the culprits and how to protect your smile this Christmas.
Dentists warn which Christmas party foods and drinks cause the worst bad breath and share expert tips to combat it. Learn how to keep your breath fresh this festive season.
The UK government announces free prescriptions, dental, and eye care for care leavers up to age 25. New measures aim to tackle health inequalities and improve support for thousands of young people.
A leading dentist warns festive Prosecco damages enamel, causing discolouration. Discover expert tips to protect your smile this Christmas, from straws to smart snacking.
Dentists issue an urgent warning about mulled wine's impact on oral health this festive season. Plus, why you should never pour it down the sink. Read the expert advice.
The government's new NHS dental contract fails to address the core funding and recruitment crisis, leaving millions without access to care. Read why experts say it's not enough.
Major NHS dentistry reforms will launch in April 2026, prioritising urgent care and offering new treatment packages to save patients money. Find out what the changes mean for you.
New government reforms will pay dentists more to treat urgent NHS patients. A think tank also proposes £150 annual dental vouchers to end the 'postcode lottery' of care.
The government announces a new payment plan for NHS dentists in England to boost urgent care access. Critics warn the plan lacks new funding and is insufficient to solve the deepening crisis.
Major NHS dentistry reforms will see dentists paid more for urgent care from April 2026, aiming to help millions unable to access treatment. The changes follow a Mirror campaign highlighting a crisis in dental care.
Health Minister Stephen Kinnock unveils the biggest NHS dental contract modernisation in years, boosting urgent care pay by 80% and ending DIY dentistry despair. Read the full plan.
UK government reforms to NHS dentistry promise savings and better access. But are they enough to end the 'postcode lottery'? Read the full analysis.
Former Coronation Street actor Emrhys Cooper reveals how fixing his damaged veneers in Turkey for £5,820 gave him a new lease of life and boosted his confidence. Exclusive interview.