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New Changes to Way Dental Treatment is Provided
Professional teeth cleaning is well known to be an excellent way of helping to improve and preserve oral health, and is something that is generally provided by a dental hygienist. Up until recently the need to see a dentist prior to professional cleaning was mandatory, but this has now changed. …
Gum Disease May Be Influenced by Genetics
Gum disease is an extremely serious condition that is not only the major cause of tooth loss in the world, but which also has serious ramifications for overall health. The importance of avoiding this common disease is always being stressed by dentists and hygienists. However now it looks as if …
Are Modern Diets to Blame for Dental Cavities?
It is all too easy to think that our ancestors had rotten oral health with teeth full of cavities and a mouth rife with gum disease. However the truth is a little different, as it turns out prehistoric people had much better oral health than we do today even though …
Filter Cigarettes Don’t Lessen Damage Caused to Oral Health
National No Smoking Day takes place on March 13th, and it’s hoped a new campaign by the Department of Health will encourage more people to quit. Although many people want to stop smoking because they are concerned about the risks of developing lung cancer, wanting to kick the habit for …
Could a Wireless Tooth Tattoo Detect Dental Disease in the Future?
It looks as if the answer is quite possibly yes, as researchers at Princeton and Tufts University have been developing a tattoo that can be placed on teeth. The research team consists of bio-engineers and nano scientists, and it’s hoped this tooth tattoo could eventually help dentists detect early signs …
Kissing Your Dog Could Increase Your Risk of Gum Disease
Lots of people have pretty affectionate relationships with their pet pooches, letting their dog ‘kiss’ them on the mouth and lick them as a sign of affection. However some new research might just change their mind. Researchers in Japan carried out a study and found people exchanging kisses with their …
New Study Links Gum Disease to Psoriasis
A new study has found that people suffering from chronic gum disease may be slightly more at risk of developing psoriasis. The research was carried out in Taiwan across a group of more than 230,000 people. Researchers found that those with gum disease were 54% more at risk of getting …
Neglecting Your Teeth Could Increase the Risk of Dementia
A new study conducted in the US has pointed towards a possible links between neglecting your oral health and an increased risk of suffering from dementia. The study was carried out over an 18 year period, and followed 5,500 older people, so it was quite a large undertaking. It found …
Are You at Risk of Developing Mouth Cancer?
The British Dental Health Foundation recently announced details of their mouth cancer action campaign which is designed to raise awareness about this disease. The campaign will take place in November and is being sponsored by Denplan. It aims to increase public awareness and is asking doctors, dentists and pharmacists to …
British Dental Health Foundation Looking to Raise Awareness over Oral Health
The British Dental Health Foundation wants to educate the public about the need for good oral health, as a recent scientific study discovered there could be a link between head and neck cancers caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), and severe gum disease. Severe gum disease can lead to …
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