Do You Share Your Toothbrush? Learn Why You Really Shouldn’t
Are you guilty of sharing your toothbrush with others? Apparently a considerable percentage of the population has admitted to this dental crime. A recent survey conducted as part of the National Smile Month found nearly 10% of us had shared …
Are Your Teeth Looking Their Best for National Smile Month?
It’s National Smile Month from 19th of May to 20th June, so is your smile looking its best? If not this could be the month to decide to make a change. National Smile Month has been running for 40 years …
Research Shows an Annual Scale and Polish Could Be Enough to Keep Your Gums in the Pink
If you are diligent about keeping your teeth and gums in the very best of health then you’re likely to visit your dentist twice a year for checkups. You’ll almost certainly have a scale and polish at the same time …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
British Dental Health Foundation Looking to Raise Awareness over Oral Health
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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 …
Preventing Periodontal Disease and Tooth Loss
What Is Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease is gum disease, and is a condition to be taken seriously, and it’s caused by a buildup of plaque bacteria. It’s estimated around three quarters of adults have some degree of periodontal disease, …
