Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category

Australian Dentists Issue Warning To Young People

Australian Dentists Issue Warning To Young People

Australian dentists have created an oral health guide for young people warning them of the dangers of certain activities, including taking drugs, smoking and drinking. The guide also contains advice about piercings and oral sex. The Australian Dental Association has produced a Young Person’s Oral Survival Guide as part of dental health week. The guide […]


Sunny Days Good For The Soul And The Teeth

Sunny Days Good For The Soul And The Teeth

Britain has been bathed in sunshine for the last four weeks and as well as making the nation happy, the heat wave could have helped to boost oral health, according to experts. Dr Nigel Carter OBE, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, said that the recent heat wave could have helped to boost […]


Vegetarians Have Better Oral Health Than Meat-Eaters, Study Claims

Vegetarians Have Better Oral Health Than Meat-Eaters, Study Claims

A study conducted by German researchers has indicated that vegetarians have better oral health than meat-eaters. According to the study, which was carried out at the Department of Conservative Dentistry, Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry at the Hannover Medical School, vegetarians tend to have healthier gums than meat-eaters. Furthermore, they also have a lower risk of […]


Worry Over Popularity Of Dental Laughing Gas Among Youngsters

Worry Over Popularity Of Dental Laughing Gas Among Youngsters

Health experts have expressed concern over the growing popularity of laughing gas among youngsters. Nitrous oxide, which is used during dental procedures and child birth, has become the drug of choice for young people according to recent statistics. According to a recent crime survey for England and Wales, six per cent of adults in Gloucestershire […]


Dentist Nominated For Scottish Health Award After Easing Disabled Son’s Pain

Dentist Nominated For Scottish Health Award After Easing Disabled Son’s Pain

A dentist has been nominated for a Scottish Health Award after helping to ease a family’s disabled son’s dental agony. Caroline and Peter Kelbrick nominated dentist, Audrey McClymont for the award in recognition of the care she has given their son, Peter who has a number of serious health conditions. Peter developed chickenpox when he […]


Tiny balls in Toothpaste Could Hold The Key To Healthy Teeth

Tiny balls in Toothpaste Could Hold The Key To Healthy Teeth

Tiny glass balls in toothpaste could hold the key to preventing tooth decay and tackling pain caused by sensitivity according to new research. Toothpaste, which contains the tiny balls, which are made from calcium and phosphate, has been developed to try and stop the progression of decay. The toothpaste is designed for patients who have […]


Could Cut-Price Tea Bags Be Bad For Your Teeth?

Could Cut-Price Tea Bags Be Bad For Your Teeth?

A study has revealed that cut-price tea bags contain high levels of fluoride, which could potentially be harmful for the teeth and bones. The study found that products from the value ranges at leading supermarkets, including Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys and Morrisons, contain high levels of fluoride. Fluoride is a mineral, which is important for healthy […]


Male Smokers Living Alone Are Major Oral Cancer Risk Group

Male Smokers Living Alone Are Major Oral Cancer Risk Group

A new study has determined that the demographic most at risk of developing oral cancer are male single smokers. Those who live alone, it is thought could be prone to smoking more frequently throughout their day than others. This demographic is also the most at risk group for the onset of the human papilloma virus. […]


A Dentist Discovers New Way To Save Lives

A Dentist Discovers New Way To Save Lives

A US dentist has discovered that 90% of systemic conditions are related to the overall condition of the mouth. Dr Peter Thompson and his team have acknowledged that there is an enormous link between oral health and the overall health and wellbeing of a patient. He states that many often forget that the mouth is […]


Swedish Study Links Dental Plaque To Premature Death From Cancer

Swedish Study Links Dental Plaque To Premature Death From Cancer

A Swedish research study has linked dental plaque to an increased risk of premature death in cancer patients. The study, published in BMJ Open, was conducted by Birgitta Soder PhD and her colleagues at Karolinska Institute, Huddinge, Sweden. The study was conducted in collaboration with researchers from the University of Helsinki. Researchers found that a […]