Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
New Study Suggests Late Nights Increase Teen Dental Decay Risk
A new study has suggested that teenagers who go to bed late on a regular basis have a higher risk of developing dental decay. Research published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene suggests that teenagers who stay up late are up to four times more likely to suffer from dental decay than those who […]
London Dentist Reveals Summer’s Most Damaging Foods and Drinks
In the summer months, many of us make an effort to get in shape, but have you spared a thought for your teeth? Many of the summer treats we love to indulge in are actually very damaging to our teeth and gums. Elleven Dental’s Dr Sameer Patel has revealed some of the worst offenders and […]
Dentists Urge the Public Not to Stop Flossing, Despite Lack of Evidence
Despite recent claims that there is little evidence to prove that flossing prevents cavities or stops gum disease, British dental experts have advised the public to continue doing it as part of their dental routine. The US government have dropped flossing guidance due to lack of scientific basis and the NHS is considering whether it […]
Leading Dentist Questions the Health Benefits of Flossing
Despite high recommendations from most dental professionals, a leading dentist from the UK has said the evidence that flossing prevents tooth decay and gum disease is “weak”. Birmingham University’s Professor Damien Walmsley, who is a scientific advisor for the British Dental Association, has said that the expense and time needed for reliable studies means that […]
Oral Health Foundation highlights dangers of tongue piercings
Britain’s leading dental charity, the Oral Health Foundation, has urged the public to be aware of the dangers of tongue piercings. A recent survey carried out by the charity revealed that tongue piercings are the most common type of oral piercing, followed by lip and cheek piercings. Many people have more than one piercing, and […]
NICE releases new guidelines for improved oral care in care homes
The National Institute for Health Care and Excellence (NICE) has released new guidelines to improve standards of oral care in care homes. The move comes after figures suggested that more than half of adults living in care homes suffer from dental decay; the figures are higher than those associated with older people living in their […]
King’s College Researchers Develop New Imaging Instrument for Oral Cancer Diagnosis
Researchers from King’s College London have developed a new imaging instrument to make it easier to diagnoses cancer of oral cancer earlier. Currently, biopsy is the best way of determining whether lesions found in the mouth or throat are cancerous. But the procedure is invasive and unpleasant. Oral cancer cases in the UK have increased […]
New Survey Shows a Third of Americans Never Floss
A new survey carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that a third of adults in the USA never floss, despite dentists recommending daily flossing. Researchers analysed data from thousands of Americans collected between 2009 and 2012. Almost 40 percent of people said they flossed occasionally and only 30 percent followed […]
Leading Dentist Issues Warning Over Electric Toothbrushes
A leading dentist from Manchester has warned people that they may be damaging their teeth by failing to use electric toothbrushes properly. Dr Tariq Idrees from Carisbrook Dental said that people often assume they’re doing their dental health the world of good when investing in an electric toothbrush. However, using the brush incorrectly can actually do […]
New Study Links Cannabis to Premature Tooth Loss
A new study has linked prolonged cannabis use to premature tooth loss. The research, which was carried out by a team in Arizona, found that people who smoked marijuana over a prolonged period of time had a higher risk of gum disease. More than 1,000 people were involved in the study, which suggested that smoking […]
