Archive for the ‘General’ Category
Green tea may boost periodontal health
Routinely drinking green tea may help promote healthy teeth and gums, a Japanese study has found. The study surveyed the periodontal health of 940 men, aged between 49 and 59. The presence of all three indicators of periodontal disease – periodontal pocket depth, clinical attachment loss of the gum tissue, and bleeding on probing of […]
New GDC guidance on manufacturing dental appliances
Dental practices registered with the General Dentistry Council have to abide by new standards when prescribing, manufacturing and fitting dental appliances, under guidance released this week. Following a 12-week consultation, the GDC has released the guidance to promote a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities involved in commissioning or manufacturing dental appliances. The guidance consists of […]
The Period Pains that Damage Your Teeth
A study in General Dentistry has suggested that there may be an association between severe period pains and tooth erosion. Whilst most women would agree that menstrual cycles can cause bloating, cramps, and headaches, some women suffer from a condition called dysmenorrhoea. This condition means that the woman experiences much more severe pain, and […]
8% of Adults Have Tried Home Dentistry
Suggestions that it is impossible to find a dentist these days seem to be true, according to results of a new study by Which? According to this study, 8% of people have tried to perform some kind of dental procedure at home. Of those who admitted to attempting home dentistry, the most popular choice, with […]
Canadian consumers warned over the danger of imitation toothbrushes
Retailers and customers have been urged to demonstrate vigilance when buying toothbrushes by Health Canada. Colgate Massager, Colgate Navigator, Oral B Classic 40, Oral B Contura and Colgate 360 are amongst the brands found on the Canadian market to have been forged. Customers that regularly use any of these toothbrushes are advised to use pictures […]
Dentists Are Key To Early Identification of Eating Disorders
The Academy of General Dentistry in the USA has recently highlighted the crucial role dentists can play in identifying the early signs of eating disorders. There are a range of oral symptoms associated with eating disorders, which may mean that regular dental check-ups can identify a problem before it becomes obvious to family and friends. […]
Children’s Toothpaste Can Be Harmful
Fluoride has been commonly added to toothpastes to prevent cavity formation and to strengthen teeth. Fluoride also gets added to mouth rinse solutions. However what we should know is that excessive fluoride intake can be harmful especially for younger children. Supermarkets have sweet and fun toothpaste flavors like orange, peach, strawberry and tutti-frutti targeted at […]
FEAR OF DENTISTS CLAIMS GIRL’S LIFE BUT PHOBIA CAN BE CURED
Dental phobia is a serious condition that needs proper treatment, says dental expert The news that a girl of eight has starved to death because she had a fear of dentists has made headlines today. Eight-year-old Sophie Walker developed the fear after having her tongue cut in a routine procedure and then having to have […]
Be Orally Healthy by Controlling Diabetes
The bad news: Unexpected complications come with being diabetic. And for those more than 20 million Americans suffering from the condition, most of them are still surprised when they are told that they have an increased risk of suffering other health disorders such as heart and kidney diseases. Worse, people with uncontrolled diabetes have […]
Meth Mouth: Symptom of the Drug Abuse Says CDHA
The California Dental Hygienists’ Association or CDHA urged the public to increase their awareness of decaying teeth. This could be a sign that your loved one or a family member is addicted to methamphetamine and is abusing its use. Noel Kelsch, registered dental hygienist and president of CDHA, said that the dental profession has […]
