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We tried Waterpik’s ultra plus WP-150 water flosser – here’s what happened
Published on The Independent on 19th May 2021
The notion that Britons have bad teeth may be a myth but the reality is that there is plenty of room for improvement.
The results of the last Adult Dental Health Survey revealed that just 69 per cent of adults brushed their teeth twice a day, for example. Even then, the high level of plaque seen in this group suggests that brushing alone is not good enough. To address this perennial problem, dentists recommend also using products such as dental floss to clean between the teeth.
But flossing comes with its own flaws. Getting into those gaps at the back of the mouth can be especially tricky for those who face mobility challenges for example, while cleaning between dental work for those with braces or fixed retainers can prove impossible. And then of course there’s the waste that comes with using a new piece of flossing string or pick every day.
8 best rolling pins perfect for bread, pastry and icing
Published on The Independent on 5th May 2021
A decent rolling pin is an essential investment for any budding chef or baker, helping you to produce wrinkle-free sheets of pastry with little or no effort.
Most standard rolling pins are cylindrical, which is great if you’re rolling out dough that you’re going to use a pastry cutter on. Some also come with handles – these reduce the surface area of the roller but make it easier to use.
But if you need a bit more manoeuvrability, when you’re rolling out dimsum wrappers for example, a tapered rolling pin is a much better choice.
Words – April 2021
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- Best things to do in UK national parks
Best things to do in UK national parks
Published on Staysure on 29th April 2021
From majestic peaks and rolling hills to serene lakes and rugged coastlines, the UK’s national parks have a lot to offer holidaymakers looking for a UK staycation.
But this year marks a particularly special anniversary – for it was 70 years ago, on 17 April 1951, that the Peak District became the UK’s first national park under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act of 1949.
In the 70 years since, 14 more national parks were established with the latest one, South Downs, only created in 2009.