Posts Tagged ‘bacteria’
Study Suggests Exercise Could Increase The Risk Of Tooth Decay
Most of the time you hear about the benefits of exercising on a regular basis, but a new study has suggested that physical activity could actually be harmful for the teeth. A team of researchers from the University Hospital in Heidenberg, Germany, found that the more exercise you do, the higher the risk of tooth […]
Could A Daily Glass Of Red Actually Be Good For Your Teeth?
Often you hear about red wine staining the teeth, but a new study has suggested that a glass of red now and again can actually have benefits for your oral health. Scientists in Spain have discovered that red wine contains extracts, which can help to combat harmful bacteria in the mouth. These bacteria produce acids, […]
Drink Tea To Keep Dental Issues At Bay
Many of us enjoy a cup of tea before bed, but now researchers have discovered that the benefits of drinking a cuppa extend further than providing a comforting beverage. Scientists have found that drinking tea can help to keep gum disease and cavities at bay. Researchers found that drinking at least three cups of tea […]
Dental Charity Issues Snacking Warning
The UK’s leading dental charity has issued a warning over the increasing popularity of snacking. Changes in work patterns and sedentary lifestyles mean that more and more graze throughout the day, putting their oral health at risk. The British Dental Health Foundation has issued a warning over this grazing and experts claim that the frequency […]
Study Links Gum Disease To Increased Risk Of Pancreatic Cancer
A study published in the journal, Gut, has linked gum disease to an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. Researchers believe that the bacteria associated with gum disease may contribute to increased risk of pancreatic cancer after a study revealed that one of the main bacterium involved in gum disease was linked to a 2-fold increase […]
A Mother’s Kiss Spreads Tooth Decay
Dental cavities in children can happen for a number of different reasons, including poor oral hygiene, a sugar filled diet and now, it has been found, transferred saliva from parent’s mouths. Sharing utensils and toothbrushes have been named as some of the instances when saliva is transferred, as well as when a parent cleans a […]
Floss to keep lung conditions at bay
Dentists are urging patients to floss daily to keep lung conditions at bay. Good oral health has been linked to good general health but an increasing number of studies are now linking poor oral health to an increased risk of a host of serious medical issues, including heart disease, strokes and lung conditions such as […]
New dental clinic opens at Bangalore heart hospital
A new dental clinic has opened at the Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research in Bangalore. Heart patients can now receive dental care, as well as medical treatment for heart conditions, at the hospital. Director of the institute, Dr C N Manjunath, said that the opening of the dental facility was a logical step […]
Parents urged to start teeth cleaning in babyhood
Canadian dental experts are urging parents to focus on their baby’s oral health needs before they even develop their first tooth. Dr Sarah Hulland, a paediatric dentist and former President of the Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, said that research had shown that babies acquire the bacteria associated with tooth decay and gum disease before […]
Personalised dental care a possibility
A scientific study carried out in the US has found that the oral defences against bacteria are unique to each individual, which could help dentists to develop personalised oral health care in the future. These bacteria can cause the infections which are one of the contributing factors that lead to oral cavities, so if each […]
