Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Dentists push for greater mouth awareness as 1 in 10 don’t know the symptoms of mouth cancer
Dentists across the UK are trying to raise awareness of mouth cancer, as research suggests that 1 in 10 people don’t know the symptoms or causes of the disease. Most people are aware of forms of cancer such as testicular, prostate, cervical and breast cancer, but it’s very rare to see anything on TV or […]
New report highlights regional divide in dental health
A new report has highlighted a significant regional divide in standards of dental health in England. The report, which was compiled by the Nuffield Trust, also suggests that there are significant gaps between people from deprived and affluent backgrounds. Despite the fact that there has been an overall improvement in oral health in England, the […]
Trips to the dentist offer multiple health benefits, experts claim
It’s natural to assume that going to the dentist improves your oral health, but leading experts have claimed that a dental check can flag up far more than signs of gum disease and cavities. Bupa Dental Care’s clinical director, Eddie Coyle, claims that going to the dentist can have multiple benefits for your health, as […]
New survey suggests a third of Brits brush their teeth only once a day
A new survey has revealed that almost a third of Brits brush their teeth only once a day. The findings of a YouGov poll suggest that 26 percent of women and 33 percent of men neglect to clean their twice-daily. Despite advice from dentists to clean the teeth before bed and at least once more […]
Health officials in North Lincolnshire urge the public to be more mouth aware amid increasing rates of oral cancer
Health officials in North Lincolnshire are urging the public to be more mouth aware as the launch of Mouth Cancer Action Month approaches. According to statistics, the region ranks 41st out of over 150 areas in the country for oral cancer cases and health experts are keen to promote the Oral Health Foundation’s national campaign […]
Chicago dentist shares tips for a healthier Halloween
Halloween is synonymous with dressing up and gorging on sweet treats. Although nobody wants to be a party-pooper, this time of year is notoriously precarious for dentists, and many are trying to offer tips to help patients be a little more health-conscious this Halloween. Chicago dentist, Dr Mary Hayes, has set out to alert parents […]
New survey reveals weird and wonderful objects people use instead of flossing
A new survey has revealed a weird and wonderful of selection of items used by people to dislodge food from between the teeth. Rather than flossing, the survey suggests that people use strands of hair, safety pins and even cutlery to remove traces of food from the cracks between the teeth. Research conducted by the […]
Why healthy eating is as important as brushing: Australian dentist shares tooth-friendly nutrition tips
Have you ever wondered why you end up with cavities even though you’re incredibly diligent with your toothbrush or why people who don’t seem to spend hours flossing have filling-free teeth? If you’re eager to improve your dental health and you’re already doing a top job with your cleaning regime, making changes to your diet […]
Bradford School Has Restricted Unhealthy Foods and Banned Sugary Drinks in Packed Lunches
New healthy eating policies at Shirley Manor Primary Academy in Bradford have restricted desserts, cakes and biscuits in packed lunches, and sugary drinks such as squash, fizzy drinks and flavoured water are outright banned, for their contribution to tooth decay. This is one of the first initiatives that has gone further than the nutritional requirements […]
A Injection is Being Developed To Prevent Tooth Decay
Scientists from the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China are working on a vaccination that could prevent future tooth decay, offering some hope to preventing or reversing dental caries. The team that created it note that the vaccine is years away from clinical tests, but dental expects are looking forward to the treatment as a […]
