Archive for the ‘Gum disease’ Category
Bridge2Aid Features on BBC Breakfast
Founder of dental charity, Bridge2Aid, Ian Wilson, appeared on BBC Breakfast last week to announce plans to expand charity work into Rwanda. Bridge2Aid currently works in rural communities in Tanzania, training clinical officers to provide basic dental treatments and providing basic supplies. Volunteers will also visit health clinics and schools to provide routine dental treatments. […]
More Needs to be Done to Improve Oral Health
Despite improvements in access to dental care in recent years, experts have warned that more needs to be done to raise standards of oral health. Figures show that there have been major improvements in oral health over the last decade, however, decay and gum disease are still prevalent. Estimates show that potentially a third of […]
Swapping Fizzy Drinks for Water Reduces Diabetes Risk
Dentists have been encouraging people to swap sugar-laden fizzy drinks for water for many years, but new research has revealed further benefits for sticking to plain water. Researchers at Harvard School of Public Health, found that women who drink plain water, rather than fizzy drinks, are less likely to develop diabetes, a life-threatening condition, which […]
A Third of Brits Cannot Afford to go to the Dentist
A survey has revealed that a third of Brits struggle to afford dental treatment. The Bupa survey found that 34 percent of people do not visit their dentist on a regular basis as a result of cost and a third said that they had ended up in debt as a result of paying for dental […]
Spitting Tops List of BDHF Bad Habits Survey
Spitting has topped a list of bad habits in a survey, which was carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation for National Smile Month. The survey, which focused on people in the South East of England, was designed to determine the worst habits. A third of people listed spitting as the worst habit, with […]
Washington Dental Nurse Preparing for Uganda Charity Mission
A dental nurse from Washington is preparing to swap the North East of England for Uganda after making arrangements to visit Africa with oral health charity, Dentaid. Danielle Brown, who is 22 and a dental nurse at the Oasis dental clinic in North Shields, will be travelling to Uganda this summer to help provide much-needed […]
Laser Treatment Holds the Key for Gum Disease Sufferers
Gum disease is incredibly common, with up to 90 percent of people expected to experience a bout of the condition at some point in their lives and 10 percent of people classed as ‘susceptible’ to the disease. Treatment for advanced gum disease is usually very complex and requires several appointments over a long period of […]
Boston Residents Invited to Toothbrush Swap
Boston residents are invited to trade in their old toothbrushes for a new one at an event to celebrate National Smile Month today. The Boston Health Shop will be offering new toothbrushes in exchange for old ones between 10am and 2pm today. The event was organised by the oral health promotion team, which is part […]
Belper Residents Smiling as a Result of Dental Voucher Scheme
Belper residents are showing off healthier smiles as a result of a dental voucher scheme, which was funded by the Department of Health. The voucher campaign, which was supported by the local press, aimed to target people who had not visited a dentist for the last two years and provided a free check-up with an […]
Poor Brushing Technique Leads to Tooth Sensitivity
Most of us are aware that it is important to brush our teeth twice a day, but a good brushing technique is equally important and brushing too hard can actually cause long-term problems. Improper brushing can cause the gums to recede, which increases the risk of tooth sensitivity, an extremely common problem. Winnipeg dental hygienist, […]
