Posts Tagged ‘gum disease and strokes’
Why Your Toothbrush Could Save Your Life
Most people are aware of the oral health benefits of brushing on a regular basis, but experts are finding an increasingly strong link between oral health and general health, meaning that spending quality time brushing your teeth is more important than ever. Experts have discovered a link between oral health diseases, particularly gum disease, an […]
Link between Poor Oral Hygiene and Meningitis
Poor oral hygiene has been linked to many serious health conditions, such as diabetes, strokes and heart disease, but now new studies have found a connection between oral health and meningitis. The study, featured in the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology, has found a connection between frequently occurring oral bacteria and the bacteria […]
Gum Disease Linked to Obesity
Gum disease has recently been linked to many serious health conditions including diabetes, strokes and heart attacks and dentists and doctors alike are encouraging their patients to maintain a good levels of oral hygiene. However, a recent study has found that weight loss can also help in the fight against gum disease. Researchers from the […]
Visits to the Hygienist Key to Reducing Heart Disease Risk
A study conducted in Taiwan has revealed that regular trips to the dental hygienist can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease. The study revealed that regular scale and polish treatments can reduce the risk of heart attacks by 24% and the risk of strokes by 13%. Oral health diseases are associated with poor oral […]
