Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
New study links regular mouthwash use to elevated diabetes risk
A new study has linked regular mouthwash use to an elevated risk of type 2 diabetes. Researchers from Harvard University’s School of Public Health claim that using mouthwash twice a day can have a significant impact on the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The study shows that those who rinse with mouthwash twice a […]
New survey reveals a third of Brits only brush once a day
A new YouGov poll suggests that 3 out of 10 Brits brush their teeth once a day, despite advice from dentists to clean the teeth twice a day. In light of the survey results, dentists are offering tips to help you improve your brushing skills and lower the risk of dental health issues. Dr Toby […]
New survey shows adults miss a quarter of their teeth when brushing
A new survey suggests that adults miss a quarter of their teeth when brushing. Research conducted by dentists behind the Brushlink cleaning tracker suggests that 48 percent of adults consistently miss up to 25 percent of their teeth as a result of not brushing properly. Standards of oral hygiene varied among different demographics, with millennials […]
Oakham dental practice is doing its bit to raise awareness of mouth cancer this November
Members of staff at an Oakham dental practice have been busy putting together a series of events to try and raise awareness of mouth cancer this November. The mydentist team launched their month-long campaign to support Mouth Cancer Action Month with a free evening screening session at the beginning of the month and this was […]
Public Health England criticises Coca Cola’s Christmas truck tour
Representatives from Public Health England have criticised Coca Cola for planning a tour of some of the country’s most deprived towns and cities this Christmas. The health watchdog claims that the campaign, which will see the famous truck featured in the festive TV adverts, is targeting some of the most vulnerable people in the poorest […]
Oxford City Council reveals new plans to reduce sugar consumption
Oxford City Council has revealed plans to become ‘Sugar Smart’ in association with the Jamie Oliver Foundation, Good Food Oxford and local organisations, which are backing initiatives to reduce sugar consumption in the city. Oxford is following in the footsteps of other ‘Sugar Smart’ cities, such as Bath, Cambridge, Bristol, Glasgow and Brighton. The campaign […]
Swadlincote dentists don blue lips to raise awareness of mouth cancer
A dental team at a Swadlincote practice donned blue lips last week in support of the Oral Health Foundation’s annual Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign. Members of staff at Hughes and Owen Dental Care painted their lips blue in order to raise awareness of mouth cancer, a form of cancer, which affects around 7,000 people […]
Do you know the warning signs of oral cancer?
November is Mouth Cancer Action Month, and dentists up and down the country and trying to raise awareness of symptoms many people may shrug off as harmless. Mouth cancer, also known as oral cancer, kills more people than testicular and cervical cancer combined, yet 1 in 10 people don’t even know that it exists. Public […]
Could your penchant for wine make your fillings fall out?
New research conducted by a team at the University of Pittsburgh has revealed that drinking alcoholic drinks could increase the risk of fillings coming loose. The new study suggests that people who drink on a regular basis are more likely to lose their fillings after two years than non-drinkers. The findings were the same regardless […]
Luton dental team urges patients to make an appointment during Mouth Cancer Action Month
A dental team based in Luton is encouraging patients to make an appointment this November in support of Mouth Cancer Action Month. The team from mydentist in Dunstable Road is urging patients to pick up the phone and book a check-up this month in support of the Oral Health Foundation’s annual mouth cancer campaign. Rates […]
