Posts Tagged ‘gum disease’
Dental problems contribute to poor general health
In previous generations, the worst possible result of having tooth decay or gum disease was thought to be the loss of a tooth; however, recent research studies have consistently found a link between poor oral health and several general health issues. Several studies have confirmed a link between dental health issues and serious health conditions […]
Gum disease causes early births
New research has suggested that treatment gum disease while pregnant can prevent the risk of premature births. The study revealed that pregnant women who had untreated gum disease were at three times the risk of giving birth prior to 35 weeks. The research, which was conducted by the University of Pennsylvania, discovered that gum disease […]
Smoking causes teeth and bone loss
A New Jersey dentist has said that smoking can lead to bone and tooth loss. Dr Sherzoy, who practices in Bergen County, has been highlighting that smoking not only causes heart disease and cancer but gum disease too. People who smoke are at increased risk of developing oral diseases which can lead to tooth loss […]
‘Don’t neglect your gums’, patients are warned
Patients may be forking out thousands of pounds on cosmetic dentistry, but many are neglecting the health of their gums, it has emerged. As part of Gum Disease Awareness Week, sponsored by OralClens Natural, research has revealed that the condition affects three in four adults over the age of 35, reports Dentistry.co.uk. It has been […]
