Archive for the ‘Gum disease’ Category
Welsh Government Sets 100% Dental Access Target
The Welsh government has set an access target of 100% for dental patients after a survey revealed that only 37% of dental practices in Wales are accepting new patients. The figure was revealed by the Welsh Liberal Democrats earlier this week and research also showed that of the practices that are accepting new patients, 63% […]
Chiswick Dentist Returns from Sierra Leone Mission
A dentist has returned to Chiswick after spending two weeks treating some of the world’s poorest people in Sierra Leone. Raffaella Gabassi, from White Dental and Cosmetic Rooms, spent two weeks providing much-needed dental care to thousands of people in Sierra Leone. During the first week, Raffaella worked at the Connaught Hospital, which provided a […]
Dental Hygiene Important for Good General Health
Most people are aware that brushing their teeth can help to keep oral health diseases at bay, however, there is a growing body of evidence to suggest that brushing and flossing can also contribute to a healthy body and mind. Dental hygiene is vital for good oral health, but researchers from all over the world […]
Obesity Linked to Increased Risk of Tooth Loss
People who are overweight have a higher risk of losing their teeth as a result of their poor eating habits, a study has revealed. A Japanese research team studied the eating habits and oral health of 800 university graduates and discovered that people who were overweight or obese had a higher risk of gum disease […]
Rub Toothpaste onto the Teeth to Prevent Decay
Most people are aware that brushing the teeth helps to reduce the risk of decay, but researchers in Sweden have revealed that rubbing toothpaste onto the teeth and gums during the day quadruples protection against decay. The research team, which is based at the University of Gothenburg, found that rubbing toothpaste onto the teeth made […]
Dental Patients in Wales Waiting Too Long, Claims Liberal Democrat Leader
The leader of the Liberal Democrat Party in Wales has claimed that patients are waiting too long for treatment. Kirsty Williams was speaking at first minister’s questions on the 27th March when she made the statement. She highlighted several problems facing dental patients in Wales, including the fact that many people are struggling to register […]
Untreated Gum Disease had Long-Term Implications for Health
Gum disease is one of the most common oral health diseases but it can be extremely dangerous, especially when left untreated. Gingivitis is an early form of gum disease and most people suffer from gingivitis at some point in their lives. Symptoms include swollen and sore gums and bleeding especially after brushing. Gingivitis is easily […]
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 […]
Mother and Child’s Oral Health Linked
Dental health and general health are intrinsically tied, which is then doubled in the case of mothers and their child’s dental health. A 2010 UCSF study examined the oral and dental health of several families, with findings revealing that if the mother suffered with tooth decay the risk of their child developing the condition was […]
Poor Oral Health Increases the Risk of Endocarditis
Poor dental health can affect many aspects of a person’s general health, with recent studies linking gum disease and tooth decay to the development of diabetes, strokes and even Alzheimer’s. A lack of good oral hygiene has also been found to affect patients with congenital heart diseases and increases their risk of developing endocarditis. Finding […]
