Posts Tagged ‘Flossing’
Flossing: Not just for Removing Stuck Bits of Food
While many of us floss, the primary goal of such as activity is to remove any frustratingly stuck bits of food, usually from in between the teeth following a meal, or after brushing teeth. This usually happens after realising that piece of chicken is still stuck in between your two front teeth, during a thorough […]
Diabetes sufferers urged to keep an eye on oral health
A new study has revealed that around 66 percent of diabetic patients have not improved their oral hygiene habits since they were diagnosed with the condition. The study, which was conducted by dLife and Soundview Research suggests that a significant proportion of diabetics are not keeping any eye on their oral health, despite warnings that […]
Experts urge people to floss for their lives
Dental experts are urging people to look after their teeth and gums as studies prove the link between poor oral health and a number of harmful health conditions. A recent study conducted by a team from the University of Kentucky have recently established a positive correlation between having poor memory and having a small number […]
Thousands of Minnesota kids receive free dental care
National Give Kids a Smile month has helped thousands of children across America; in Minnesota alone a staggering six thousand and sixty nine children benefitted from the free care provided by special clinics. The event, which ran throughout February and was celebrated across the whole of America, was designed to raise awareness of the importance […]
Dangerous oral health: flossing when driving
A woman has been caught flossing while driving along a motorway at 70mph. The adrenaline flosser, 36, left traffic enforcement officers stunned when they spotted her meticulously cleaning between her teeth in her rear-view mirror while flying down the M4. Police said that a lot of drivers have been caught breaking road safety laws while […]
Kiwis don’t like dental hygiene
A new survey has revealed that people from New Zealand aren’t bothered about their oral health. The study, which was conducted by Oral-B Powerbrush, discovered that one in six Kiwis don’t like cleaning their teeth. It also found that 82% of New Zealanders said that they did not floss daily and three quarters of people […]
