Archive for the ‘Gum disease’ Category

Redditch residents more likely to lose teeth than the average West Midlander, according to new research

Redditch residents more likely to lose teeth than the average West Midlander, according to new research

Residents of Redditch are more likely to lose teeth than the average West Midlander, new research has confirmed. Data analysed by mydentist, which has 200,000 patients in the local area, showed that dentists extracted 15.66 teeth per 100 patients, which is higher than the average in the West Midlands (10.53) and the national average (11.14). […]


New Dental Laser Could Reduce Gum Disease without Antibiotics

New Dental Laser Could Reduce Gum Disease without Antibiotics

Antibiotics could become a thing of the past where chronic gum disease is concerned, all thanks to a new dental laser that blasts away bacteria in the mouth. Perioblast, also known as periodontal biological laser-assisted therapy, is described by researcher and dentist Dr Francesco Martelli as a treatment that can significantly improve gum disease, even […]


New Study Suggests Gum Disease Increases Breast Cancer Risk

New Study Suggests Gum Disease Increases Breast Cancer Risk

A new study has suggested that gum disease can increase the risk of developing breast cancer. Researchers at the University of Buffalo suggested that the findings of their study indicate a link between breast cancer and periodontal disease, an advanced form of gum disease. Lead author Jo Freudenheim, from the University’s Department of Epidemiology and […]


Bad Dental Hygiene Linked to Heart Disease and Dementia

Bad Dental Hygiene Linked to Heart Disease and Dementia

A two-part documentary aired earlier this month on the BBC showed how poor dental hygiene can affect overall health. Celebrity doctor Dr Christoffer Van Tulleken went for two weeks without brushing the teeth on one side of his mouth to discover the consequences. After the two weeks he had developed mild gum disease. The University of […]


New Study Links Severe Periodontal Disease to Severe Heart Attacks

New Study Links Severe Periodontal Disease to Severe Heart Attacks

A new study has linked severe periodontal disease to massive heart attacks. Researchers believe that the severity of gum disease is linked to the size of a heart attack. Researchers from the University of Granada analysed data from 112 patients who had suffered an acute heart attack and found that the severity of gum disease […]


Plymouth Gum Disease Test Gains National Recognition

Plymouth Gum Disease Test Gains National Recognition

An over the counter gum disease test, which is being developed at Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry, has gained national recognition. The test, which is currently being developed by researchers at the university, is based on a research study and aims to improve the way gum disease is diagnosed. The study was recently recognised by […]


Study Suggests Gum Health Was Better In Ancient Rome Than It Is Today

Study Suggests Gum Health Was Better In Ancient Rome Than It Is Today

A study has suggested that the Ancient Romans had better gums than their modern day counterparts. Researchers from King’s College London and the Natural History Museum found that only 5 per cent of Romans suffered from gum disease, compared to up to 30 per cent of people living in the modern world. Archaeological studies suggest […]


Community Dental Workers Support Stoptober Campaign In East Yorkshire

Community Dental Workers Support Stoptober Campaign In East Yorkshire

Community dental workers are working with local businesses and other health professionals to promote the Stoptober campaign, which launches across the UK today. Stoptober is designed to encourage people to give up smoking for October and is based on research, which suggests that if you can give up for 28 days, you’re 5 times more […]


Drinking Coffee Has Been Found To Ward Off Gum Disease

Drinking Coffee Has Been Found To Ward Off Gum Disease

Researchers have found that drinking coffee can slightly help to reduce the risk of gum disease. A new study carried out by various researchers residing at Boston University, within the Henry Goldman’s School of Dental Medicine(SDM) found that drinking coffee can help to prevent gum disease. The team also revealed that their studies showed that […]


Thousands Avoiding The Dentist In Brighton And Hove

Thousands Avoiding The Dentist In Brighton And Hove

The latest Department of Health figures show that thousands of people in Brighton and Hove miss out on regular dental checks. Statistics from the Health and Social Care Information Centre revealed that in the two year period leading up to June 2014, 145,426 people living in the region saw an NHS dentist compared to 154,846 […]