A DENTIST said more people eating ‘five-a-day’ could dramatically cut rates of mouth cancer in the city. Dr Darsh Naidoo said a New Year’s resolution to eat five portions of fruit or vegetables a day ...

There are certain foods that damage your teeth. While nobody looks forward to a dentist appointment, the slight discomfort from a routine exam or cleaning is nothing compared to the pain (not to ...

Fashionable fruit teas have become increasingly popular in recent years, with a plethora of refreshing flavours and soothing caffeine-free "infusions" on offer. But tea-lovers might be better off ...

That banana peel you’re about to toss in the trash? It might be the secret weapon your smile has been waiting for. While we’ve been spending small fortunes on whitening strips and fancy mouthwashes, ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Tasmania. Followed categories will be added to My News. Dietary guidelines call for toddlers and children to have one to two serves of fruit a day, but parents are ...

Dr Mark Burhenne advises against giving kids bedtime milk, flavoured drinks, and even dried fruit to prevent cavities. He stresses prevention is key.

EXCLUSIVE: A dentist has warned people against eating these common foods too often as it could "erode" enamel from your teeth. A dentist has revealed the common foods and drink people should try to ...

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The goodness in fruit smoothies may be outweighed by the damage they do our teeth, say dentists. The sugar and acid content of the drinks could cause an "erosion epidemic", they warn. "However, they ...

Dentists have issued a warning about popular fruit drinks and smoothies after it emerged some can be as acidic as vinegar. Fruity drinks are commonly given to children by well-meaning parents to ...