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Lucy Stock

Reporter · GB

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Sep 3, 2026
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Jul 9, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 3, 2026 · By Lucy Stock

    Could sugar-free drinks still be damaging your teeth? What dentists want you to know (opens the original)

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    Have we been stitched up like a kipper? For years, sugar-free drinks have been sold to us as the sensible choice: all the sweetness and none of the guilt, with the reassuring promise of being better for our teeth. But emerging evidence suggests that, in addition to dissolving teeth, sugar-free drinks may still contribute to tooth decay, even without sugar. If you want to stop your teeth from decaying, consider switching from “sugar-free” drinks to water, milk, plain tea, and coffee It’s we

  2. Article · Aug 20, 2026 · By Lucy Stock and Lucy Stock

    The chocolate topping that could help protect your teeth – and it’s not what you think (opens the original)

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    Recently, my teenage daughter was assigned the role of breakfast chef on her Duke of Edinburgh hiking trip; this led to the two of us standing in Tesco, scanning the shelves for porridge toppings. I suggested cacao nibs, pure chocolate drops that add flavour without the sugar hit. This was a health trade-off; the nuclear-level processed sausages had already made it into the basket. She obliged, and I waited to hear the feedback from the rest of the group on this slightly bitter breakfast additio

  3. Article · Jul 23, 2026 · By Lucy Stock

    Banning energy drinks for under-16s is a good start – but it won’t fix children’s diets (opens the original)

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    I am fascinated by which foods, drinks, or products the government deems worthy of imposing restrictions on. The latest target is high-caffeine energy drinks. The government has confirmed that, subject to parliamentary approval, the sale of these drinks to under-16s in England will be banned from April 2027. The rules will apply to drinks containing more than 150mg of caffeine per litre, including brands such as Monster, Prime, Relentless and Red Bull. A ban on high-caffeine sugar drinks is welc

  4. Article · Jul 9, 2026 · By Lucy Stock

    Why Google and AI can never replace a real dentist (opens the original)

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    Is AI replacing dentists? According to recent research highlighting the growing role of technology in how people manage their health, nearly one in 10 people say they have used Google or AI tools to check for dental symptoms instead of seeking professional advice. The nationwide study carried out as part of Smile Month suggests that busy lives, competing priorities and uncertainty about symptoms are leading many people to put off simple steps that could protect their oral health. Almost 39 per c

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