Posts Tagged ‘dental floss’
Are you doing a thorough job when you clean your teeth?
You may brush your teeth twice a day religiously, but are you doing a thorough job? According to dentists, many people miss vital areas of the mouth and this means that their dental health is at risk, even though they are diligent about their brushing regime. Jessica Hilburg, from the NYU College of Dentistry, said […]
Fears over Job Losses at Dental Firm
Workers at the Peri-dent factory in Tweedbank, Scotland are facing job losses after company executives announced that they were considering moving production to Malaysia. Peri-dent is one of Europe’s leading dental floss manufacturers and the factory at Galashiels, near Tweedbank, currently employs 132 people. A spokesman from the company said that the firm had been […]
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 […]
Flossing could save your life
A research study carried out in Japan has revealed that flossing could save your life. Researchers at Hiroshima University have discovered that tooth loss is linked to a higher risk of strokes; the findings of the study show that people with fewer than 24 of their own teeth have a 60 percent higher chance of […]
Texan dental volunteers heading for Africa
A group of volunteers from Texas are heading to Africa to provide dental care for children in need. The group of missionaries from the New Destiny Christian Fellowship in Odessa, Texas will travel to villages across Algeria to deliver much-needed dental aid. The missionaries will deliver supplies, including toothpaste, dental floss and toothbrushes, to cities […]
65 percent of children have tooth decay in Jordan
A survey has revealed that 65 percent of school-aged children have tooth decay in Jordan. The study, which was conducted by the Jordan Dental Association, involved 1,004 children from schools around Jordan. The survey also found that only 18 percent of children brushed their teeth properly and only 2 percent used dental floss. Other similar […]
Dental floss surgery man unleashed
In January Cosmetic Dentistry Guide reported that a Florida man had been charged for animal cruelty after he had tried to repair his dog’s wound with dental floss and glue. However, Broward State Attorney’s Office has now ruled that there wasn’t enough evidence to convict William Ralph Jones of Oakland Park, Fort Lauderdale. […]
