Archive for the ‘Gum disease’ Category
Research Suggests Oral Bacteria Make IBS and Colitis Worse
A new study has suggested that oral bacteria can make symptoms of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and colitis worse. The study, which has been published in the Oral Diseases journal, claims that symptoms of colitis were aggravated and exacerbated by the presence of several strains of oral bacteria. In the past, studies have linked gum […]
Dentists Urge The Public To Cut Sugar Intake
Dentists are urging the public to cut their sugar intake dramatically in a bid to reduce rates of oral diseases and tackle the growing obesity crisis. Experts from University College London claim that daily sugar intake should be slashed to around 25% of the current daily average. Dentists believe that sugar consumption should be reduces […]
Ilford Dental Team Hosts Dental Road Show To Celebrate National Smile Month
A dental team from Ilford visited a local shopping centre last week to educate adults and children about oral health as part of National Smile Month. The team of dental workers from Whitestar Dental Care visited the Exchange shopping centre to talk to local people about the importance of good oral health as part of […]
Harrow Borough Council announces plans for National Smile Month
Harrow Borough Council has revealed plans for a series of events to celebrate National Smile Month. A host of activities and events will be taking place in and around Harrow to mark the annual event and the council is encouraging as many local people as possible to get involved. Parents and children are invited to […]
Ramsbottom Dentist Creates New App to Help Parents
A dentist from Ramsbottom has created a new app to help parents take good care of their child’s oral health. Dentist4KIDS, a free app, enables parents to access useful information about children’s oral health. The app is easy to use and it provides easy access to advice about healthy eating, brushing and preventing tooth decay. […]
Could Hops Be The Way Forward To Battle Tooth Decay?
A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has suggested that the part of hops, which is not used to make beer, could have properties to fight gum disease and dental decay. Researchers believe that the leaves of the hops contain antioxidants, which could help to reduce the risk of tooth decay […]
Survey Suggests Inactive Middle-aged Men Have Higher Risk Of Gum Disease
A new study has suggested that middle-aged men who have a sedentary lifestyle are at greater risk of developing gum disease. The study, which was conducted at the Hannover Medical School, revealed that lazy men were more likely to develop gum disease. Researchers analysed a group of 72 healthy men who participated in no sporting […]
Study Links Gum Disease To Increased Risk Of Asthma
A new research study has that gum disease could increase the chances of a person having asthma. The findings, which were published in the Journal of Periodontology, reveal that people with gum disease are up to five times more likely to develop asthma than those with good oral health. The UK has some of the […]
Rates Of Dental Decay Fall In Scotland
The latest figures show that rates of dental decay have fallen in Scotland; statistics from ISD Scotland showed that almost 75 per cent of children in primary seven had no signs of decay. The figure has increased to 72.8 per cent in 2012 from 52.9% in 2005 and 69.4% in 2011. This was also the […]
Could Bacteria Which Cause Gum Disease Worsen The Effects Of Arthritis?
Research from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and an international group of scientists from the European Union’s Gums and Joints project has discovered that Porphyromonas gingivalis bacterium heightens the progression of rheumatoid arthritis. This may mean earlier development of the disease, further cartilage and bone damage and faster progression of the disease. Scientists […]
