Posts Tagged ‘bacteria’
Chewable toothbrush for babies set for Tesco shelves
Brush-Baby LTD, a company based in Winchester, has received an order from a massive supermarket for its chewable toothbrush for babies. The company has received a large order from supermarket giant, Tesco and the chewable toothbrush is now set for store shelves across the country. Company founder and director, Dominique Tillen, said business was really […]
Halitosis the third most common dental complaint in Brunei
A senior dentist has revealed that halitosis is the third most common dental complaint in Brunei, after gum disease and tooth decay. Halitosis, often referred to as ‘bad breath’ is a common cause of social awkwardness and is not widely considered as a dental health problem by patients; however, it is an issue which is […]
Toothpaste could be facilitating spread of superbugs
The EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has revealed that certain toothpastes could be facilitating the spread of superbugs. The committee said that toothpastes containing a chemical known as triclosan could lead to a spread of superbugs because the chemical makes bacteria more resistant to antibiotics. The US Food and Drug Administration has also raised […]
Ignoring oral health could lead to fatal blood clotting
Numerous research studies have found a link between poor oral health and serious health conditions, including heart disease; however, the reason why not brushing the teeth causes heart attacks has been something of a mystery until now. New research by a scientist at Bristol University has found that bacteria in the mouth can escape into […]
Sugar free treats could harm children’s dental health
Consumer activists in Sydney have warned parents that sugar free treats and snacks could be damaging to children’s dental health. Brad Schmitt, a journalist, said that parents are unaware of the acidic content of sugar free snacks, which are often marketed as being healthy alternatives to sweets and chocolate. Snacks such as Kellogg’s Nutri Grain […]
Standards of dental health much worse amongst Aboriginal population
Researchers have discovered that standards of oral health are considerably lower amongst the Aboriginal population. The study, which was carried out by Lisa Jamieson, a researcher at the University of Adelaide, found that standards of oral health amongst young Aboriginal adults were up to eleven times worse than those amongst the rest of the Australian […]
Older people urged to take care of their teeth and gums
Oral health is extremely important for everyone; however, research has shown that it is particularly important for older people. Older people are at a higher risk of developing serious oral health conditions and studies have shown that many people over the age of 65 start to pay less attention to their oral health and stop […]
Study shows toothpaste that contains triclosan and copolymer is best for killing bacteria
A study recently published in the General Dentistry journal has concluded that toothpastes containing triclosan and copolymers are more effective than traditional fluoridate toothpaste at killing harmful bacteria. The study trialled three types of toothpaste; two types of fluoridated toothpaste and toothpaste containing triclosan and copolymer. The toothpastes were tested on lab-grown bacteria, which is […]
