Posts Tagged ‘oral hygiene routine’
Gum Disease a Risk Factor for Cancer
The British Dental Health Foundation is urging people to have regular dental check-ups and keep an eye on their oral health following the release of a research study, which links gum disease with an increased risk of head and neck cancer caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). The study revealed that patients who had […]
Why Your Toothbrush Could Save Your Life
Most people are aware of the oral health benefits of brushing on a regular basis, but experts are finding an increasingly strong link between oral health and general health, meaning that spending quality time brushing your teeth is more important than ever. Experts have discovered a link between oral health diseases, particularly gum disease, an […]
Dental school invites children to visit museum
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry is inviting children to visit the Museum of Dentistry to celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month. The school will offer tours to children from kindergarten to third grade in a bid to raise awareness of the importance of oral health and encourage children to take good care of their […]
Decay tops list of childhood illnesses in Calgary
Tooth decay is the common preventable childhood illness amongst children in Calgary. Staff from the Alberta Children’s Hospital have revealed that dental health problems are the most common reason for children being admitted for surgery. Dr Leonard Smith said that thousands of children come to the hospital each year for surgery on teeth that have […]
Experts urge parents to focus on infant dental health
Dentists have urged parents to take better care of their children’s teeth, following a survey that revealed that 97 percent of parents were unaware of the importance of taking their children to see the dentist within the first year of their life. The study, which was carried out by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, […]
British Dental Health Foundation calls for stricter measures to control children’s diets
The British Dental Health Foundation has called for stricter measures to help control children’s eating habits and prevent childhood illnesses such as tooth decay, gum disease and child obesity. Recently, a research study has revealed shocking statistics relating to children’s eating habits and oral hygiene routines, with many parents failing to control their children’s diets […]
Dentists urge parents to encourage good oral hygiene habits
Paediatric dentists are urging parents to encourage their children to adopt good oral hygiene habits from a very young age. Some dentists have even suggested parents start to tend to their children’s oral health before they even develop teeth; parents can use gauze wipes to cleanse their baby’s gums before they develop teeth and then […]
Dental problems contribute to poor general health
In previous generations, the worst possible result of having tooth decay or gum disease was thought to be the loss of a tooth; however, recent research studies have consistently found a link between poor oral health and several general health issues. Several studies have confirmed a link between dental health issues and serious health conditions […]
