Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Dental hygiene expert reveals top tips to boost oral health
A dental hygiene expert has shared a list top tips to boost oral health. Amanda Sheehan, education and clinical support specialist for TePe, a leading provider of oral cleaning products, explained that patients should go beyond brushing twice a day to optimise dental health. Interdental cleaning is one of the most important elements of daily […]
Good dental health helps to reduce risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Good dental health helps to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, according to analysis of more than 45 studies. Research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society includes analysis of 47 studies. The analysis indicates that healthy teeth and gums lower the risk of dementia and cognitive decline. Tooth decay and […]
Over 70% of hospitals have seen increases in patients with oral health problems
More than 70% of hospitals have seen an increase in the number of patients admitted with oral health problems, according to research from GB News. Researchers found that 73% of the hospitals that responded to a Freedom of Information request had experienced a rise in cases of oral illnesses and injuries in 2021. The report […]
Norwich mum shares ‘nightmare’ experience after spending months in agony with broken tooth
A mother-of-two from Norwich has shared her experiences of trying to access dental care after breaking her tooth at the start of the year. Claire Angelina broke her tooth in February but was unable to find a dentist willing to offer her an appointment, despite calling all the practices in the area. By March, Claire’s […]
DIY dentistry on the rise as patients can’t get NHS appointments
DIY dentistry is on the rise because patients cannot get NHS appointments, a health watchdog has revealed. The director of Healthwatch England claims that a growing number of patients have been left with no choice but to suffer in pain or treat themselves at home. Louise Ansari, national director, described the current situation as “dire” […]
Mouth Cancer Foundation encourages the public to watch out for warning signs
The Mouth Cancer Foundation is encouraging the public to watch out for early warning signs of oral cancer. The charity is urging people to be mouth aware and to seek advice from their GP or dentist if they have concerns. Mouth cancer causes more than 4,000 deaths per year in the UK but studies suggest […]
Cornwall woman launches fund for emergency dental care after losing most of her teeth
A woman from Cornwall has launched an urgent appeal to fund private dental treatment after losing most of her teeth. Cara Smith is appealing to the public to donate £2,000 to pay for emergency dental treatment. She needs to raise the money to see a private dentist because the waiting list for NHS care is […]
Worcestershire dental teams support National Smile Month campaign
Dental teams across Worcestershire are supporting the Oral Health Foundation’s National Smile Month campaign. The campaign, which runs from May 16th to June 16th, raises awareness of key oral health issues, encouraging people up and down the country to take good care of their smiles. In Worcestershire, practices and community dental teams have been spreading […]
New study suggests dental patients with severe mental health disorders are ‘falling through the cracks’
A new study suggests that dental patients who have severe mental health disorders are falling through the cracks. Researchers from the University of York found that people who have severe mental health conditions are struggling to get the oral health support they need. Patients with illnesses, including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, are three times more […]
Dentists urge parents to avoid buying super-sour lollies after boy suffers burns
Dentists in Australia have issued a warning to parents after a young boy suffered burns on his tongue after eating a super-sour lollipop. Photographs shared in the newspapers and social media show a picture of the boy’s tongue with layers of skin burnt off and bright red sores. The boy had eaten an extra sour […]
