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 …
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 …
Resolve to Have Better Dental Health This Year
Nearly one month into the New Year, many of us will have already slipped up on keeping those New Year’s resolutions, so how about making a new one? How about doing something to improve your dental health this year? This …
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 …
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 …
How Often Should You Replace Your Toothbrush?
Congratulations if you are vigilant over your oral health, and give yourself a pat on the back if you visit your dentist at regular intervals, but are you replacing your toothbrush often enough? This one is surprisingly easy to overlook, …
Research Shows Possible Link between Bowel Cancer and Gum Disease
Gum disease has already been linked to a number of serious conditions, and now research has shown it may also be associated with bowel cancer. It’s thought bacterium usually associated with gum disease could prove to be a precursor in …
Healthy Teeth Need Healthy Gums
Healthy gums are essential for healthy teeth as they help make sure the teeth are kept firmly anchored into your jaw. If you gums aren’t healthy you are at risk of losing your teeth, so what can you do to …
Easy Routines to Keep Your Teeth Healthy and White
It’s a great feeling after you have had your teeth whitened as the results can be pretty amazing, however it’s important to remember that your teeth will gradually begin to revert to their normal shade as teeth whitening cannot permanently …
