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Advice & news on dental health
Expert advice, clinic news and insights on your oral health — written by our dental team in Gränna.
How to brush your teeth correctly — according to Swedish health authorities
How to brush your teeth correctly — according to Swedish health authorities
Two minutes, twice a day, with fluoride toothpaste. Sounds simple — but most people miss one crucial last step that halves the effect of fluoride.
Fluoride in toothpaste — how much you need, according to the research
Fluoride in toothpaste — how much you need, according to the research
Fluoride is arguably the single most important thing to happen to oral health in 70 years. But how much do you actually need, and why does it work? Here's what Swedish authorities and the WHO say.
Your child's first dental visit — when and why?
Your child's first dental visit — when and why?
Sweden's National Board of Health recommends the first dental visit by age 1. Here's why it matters — and how to prepare yourself and your child.
Sugar and tooth decay — what the research (and the WHO) actually say
Sugar and tooth decay — what the research (and the WHO) actually say
It's not the amount of sugar that's worst for your teeth — it's how often you consume it. Here's what the WHO, Sweden's Food Agency, and dental research say about the sweetest threat to your oral health.
Dental anxiety — you're not alone, and it can be overcome
Dental anxiety — you're not alone, and it can be overcome
About one in ten Swedish adults avoids the dentist out of fear. SBU has reviewed what actually works — here's the summary.