Festive fun can be bad for teeth…

Seasonal treats like toffees and nuts may be fun to eat but can cause havoc to anyone who may have not given their teeth the attention they deserve, according to Ken Harris, of Riveredge Cosmetic Dentistry in Sunderland. 

Harris, who is one of the country’s most qualified cosmetic dentists and lectures around the globe, is warning people to get their teeth checked before Christmas if they feel they might have a problem. 

He said, “The last thing anyone wants to be doing is sitting at home nursing a toothache or a loose tooth at the time of year when they should be enjoying themselves. 

“And there’s the added problem of so many surgeries being closed over the festive season. It’s far better to get the situation dealt with before Christmas and New Year.” 

Harris added that the inevitable celebrations at this time of year also bring late nights, too much alcohol and too many caffeine-rich fizzy drinks to help stay awake the following day – which can all be hugely detrimental to teeth.