Posts Tagged ‘diabetes’
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 […]
Dentist and Health Care Experts Alarmed by Shocking Diabetes Report
A report, which revealed that diabetes could bankrupt the NHS within the next 20 years, has shocked dentists and public health experts. The Impact Diabetes report, which was published in the Diabetic Medicine journal, revealed that the NHS will spend more than a sixth of the total health budget on diabetes by 2035. Currently, the […]
Avoiding The Dentist Could Affect Your Sense of Smell
Of all the senses, smell may be the one you think you could live without. However, the sense of smell is actually extremely important and can prevent people from stumbling into potentially hazardous situations, such as house fires and areas affected by gas leaks. Research suggests that smell and taste are closely linked, with experts […]
Coroner Talks of Tragic Death of St Austell Dentist
A young dentist from St Austell, Cornwall, has died tragically following complications caused by diabetes, according to the deputy coroner. An inquest into the death of 30 year old Dr Darren Eastmond, took place at Truro Town Hall earlier this month. Dr Eastmond was found dead in his bed at his flat at the beginning […]
Dentists Urge Patients to Take Bad Breath Seriously
Bad breath (halitosis) is a common problem that affects most people from time to time. However, dentists are eager for people who suffer from bad breath on a regular basis to arrange a check-up, as halitosis can be symptomatic of more serious dental problems. Bad breath is usually caused by eating pungent foods, but it […]
Diabetics Unaware of Increased Risk of Oral Health Problems
According to researchers, many diabetics are unaware of the link between diabetes and an increased risk of oral health problems. A report entitled ‘Oral health awareness in adult patients with diabetes: a questionnaire study’, which was recently published in the British Dental Journal, reveals that many people who suffer from diabetes do not realise that […]
Why a Sweet Tooth Could be a Precursor of Illness
Despite seemingly endless campaigns to encourage people to eat healthily, the majority of people still consume far too much sugar. Experts are worried that this addiction is contributing to higher rates of serious diseases, including heart disease and diabetes. Health experts are worried that overloading the body with sugar is contributing to an increase in […]
Gum Disease More Likely to Cause Strokes than Diabetes
Research carried out in recent years has confirmed links between poor oral health and an increased risk of heart disease, strokes and diabetes, however, a new study has discovered that gum disease is much more likely to cause strokes than diabetes. The findings of the study, which were presented at the 89th International Association for […]
Dentists could play an important role in diabetes diagnosis
Dentists could play an important role in detecting the early signs of diabetes and diagnosing undetected diabetes. Periodontal disease is an early symptom of diabetes and many of the complaints dental patients talk to their dentist about correlate with those suffered by people with diabetes. In some cases, the presence of deep periodontal pockets and […]
Link Found Between Gum Disease, Diabetes and Strokes
You may write off sore gums and dry mouth as conditions particularly related to your oral health, but many dentists are now seeing a direct correlation between the health of your mouth and the health of your entire body. Maintaining a close observation of your oral health can help warn you of other, more serious […]
