Posts Tagged ‘heart disease’
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Experts Dispel Link between Gum Disease and Heart Problems
Scientists said yesterday that gum disease is not linked to heart problems and described any link that has been previously identified as “coincidental.” A panel of thirteen researchers in the USA claimed that there was no evidence to suggest that gum disease increases the risk of heart disease and strokes, as previously suggested by numerous [...]
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Brush Your Teeth to Boost Heart Health
Experts have warned that poor oral health could contribute to a host of heart problems and urged people to brush on a regular basis to keep heart problems at bay. Scientists claim that bacteria from the mouth can travel to other parts of the body via the bloodstream, increasing the risk of inflammation and clotting [...]
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Dentists Urge Patients to Take Bad Breath Seriously
Bad breath (halitosis) is a common problem that affects most people from time to time. However, dentists are eager for people who suffer from bad breath on a regular basis to arrange a check-up, as halitosis can be symptomatic of more serious dental problems. Bad breath is usually caused by eating pungent foods, but it [...]
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Why a Sweet Tooth Could be a Precursor of Illness
Despite seemingly endless campaigns to encourage people to eat healthily, the majority of people still consume far too much sugar. Experts are worried that this addiction is contributing to higher rates of serious diseases, including heart disease and diabetes. Health experts are worried that overloading the body with sugar is contributing to an increase in [...]
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Dentists could play an important role in diabetes diagnosis
Dentists could play an important role in detecting the early signs of diabetes and diagnosing undetected diabetes. Periodontal disease is an early symptom of diabetes and many of the complaints dental patients talk to their dentist about correlate with those suffered by people with diabetes. In some cases, the presence of deep periodontal pockets and [...]
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North Dakota launches new programme to reduce rates of decay
A new dental health programme has been launched to combat high rates of tooth decay amongst children in North Dakota. The North Dakota Department of Health has joined forces with Bridging the Dental Gap to launch the new campaign, named Seal! North Dakota. The programme will help to ensure that underprivileged children are given sealants [...]
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Jamaican dental experts urge the public to keep an eye on oral health
Dental experts in Jamaica have urged members of the public to take better care of their teeth and gums. Dr Irving McKenzie, Director of Dental Health Services in the Ministry of Health, said that it was important for people to realise the importance of good oral health. Gum disease and tooth decay are common health [...]
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National Oral Health Week celebrated in Taiwan
Dental experts across Taiwan have joined forces to promote good oral health as part of National Oral Health Week. The campaign was launched to try and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to care for their teeth and gums and raise awareness of the possible dangers associated with poor oral health. Dentists were eager [...]
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Orphans suffering from poor oral health in Borneo
A leading orthodontist in Borneo has revealed that up to 70 percent of orphaned children suffer from poor oral health and require extensive dental treatment. Dr Noraini Alwi found that 70 percent of the orphans at Kompleks Kebajikan Laila Taib required treatment and only one of them did not have tooth decay. Dr Alwi said [...]
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Invasive dental procedures may increase risk of strokes and heart attacks
A research study has found that invasive dental procedures may increase the risk of strokes and heart attacks. The study, which has recently been published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, concludes that the risk of heart attacks and strokes increases after invasive treatment for gum disease; however, the risk is short-term and experts say [...]
