Posts Tagged ‘brushing and flossing’
Dental Hygiene Tips for People Trying to Stop Smoking This October
This month, the Stoptober campaign is encouraging all smokers to give up smoking permanently. Statistics suggest that if you can give up for 28 days, you’ll have a much higher chance of quitting for good. Smoking is harmful for your oral health and it’s particularly to look after your teeth and gums if you smoke. […]
Brushing and Flossing Help to Reduce the Risk of Meningitis
Researchers have identified a link between oral bacteria and meningitis, it has been revealed. Researchers in Zurich identified a strain of bacteria commonly found in the mouth, called Streptococcus tigurinis, in patients with meningitis. The bacterium was also identified in patients with a heart condition known as endocarditis and spondylodiscitis, an inflammatory condition affecting the […]
