Dental tips for university freshers

Ken Harris – one of the UK’s leading cosmetic dentists – is calling for parents who will be giving advice to their youngsters on how to stay safe when away from home, to also tell them to care for their teeth.

Late nights, too much alcohol and too many caffeine rich fizzy drinks to help stay awake can cause huge dental problems for young people, according to Ken, who runs Riveredge Cosmetic Dentistry in Sunderland and Newcastle.

He is concerned that the round the clock party lifestyle that young people often enjoy at university can contribute to unexpected dental problems.

“For young people away from home for the first time, it’s inevitable that they are going to embrace a party lifestyle,” said Ken, who has almost 35 years’ experience working in general dental practice.

“This can lead to dehydration and reduce the flow of saliva, which normally helps protect tooth enamel, putting their teeth at real risk of acid damage.