Posts Tagged ‘gum disease’

Could HRT reduce gum disease risk?

Could HRT reduce gum disease risk?

HRT (hormone replacement therapy) is known for its powers in tackling common symptoms of menopause, but new studies have suggested it can also help to lower the risk of gum disease. Scientists claim that HRT can help to reduce the risk of dental health problems, which may be elevated during and after menopause as a […]


Leading dentists reveal the grizzly truth about neglecting teeth cleaning

Leading dentists reveal the grizzly truth about neglecting teeth cleaning

A clutch of dentists has contributed to an article warning patients what happens when you neglect to brush your teeth. Dr Ken Harris, Dr Sameer Patel and Dr Adam Thorne have shed light on the grizzly truth about what happens to your teeth when you don’t brush them frequently. Dentists recommend twice-daily brushing, but many […]


Is toothache making your life a misery?

Is toothache making your life a misery?

Many of us are guilty of trying to ignore pain, and battle on. We secretly hope that the pain will subside and magically, we’ll make a full recovery without any need for treatment. With toothache, there’s a good chance that your pain is masking something more sinister, and dentists are eager for patients to react […]


Scientists issue warning over link between using e-cigs and gum disease

Scientists issue warning over link between using e-cigs and gum disease

Scientists have issued a warning over the safety of using e-cigarettes. Researchers suggest that using e-cigs can increase the risk of gum disease, and even oral cancer. Experts from the University of California believe that vaping can damage the surface cells in the gums, increasing the risk of gum disease. Analysis revealed that nanoparticles released […]


The Damaging Impact of Smoking on Your Teeth

The Damaging Impact of Smoking on Your Teeth

Many people are aware of the general health dangers of smoking, but have you ever stopped to think how puffing on a cigarette affects your oral health? Smoking and gum disease Smoking is a known risk factor for gum disease. The chemicals in cigarettes reduce circulation and blood flow to the gums and they also […]


5 Oral Health Benefits You’ll Notice When You Quit Smoking

5 Oral Health Benefits You’ll Notice When You Quit Smoking

Smoking carries major health risks and these are not just limited to the organs in your body. As well as increasing your risk of lung cancer, heart disease and respiratory problems, smoking also poses a risk for your oral health. If you’ve decided to quit as part of the Stoptober challenge, here are just 5 […]


Go Sober for October and Improve Your Smile

Go Sober for October and Improve Your Smile

There are numerous risks associated with drinking alcohol and the implications of drinking heavily over prolonged periods of time can be severe. This October, why not go sober and see how giving up could benefit your health? Cutting down on alcohol won’t just save money and give your health a boost, it can also make […]


British Dental Health Foundation by New Report on E-Cigarettes

British Dental Health Foundation by New Report on E-Cigarettes

Chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, Dr Nigel Carter OBE, has welcomed the latest report on the efficacy of e-cigarettes as a quitting aid for smokers. Dr Carter said it is encouraging that many people in the UK are able to quit thanks to e-cigarettes, but insisted that more needs to be done to […]


Bad Dental Hygiene Linked to Heart Disease and Dementia

Bad Dental Hygiene Linked to Heart Disease and Dementia

A two-part documentary aired earlier this month on the BBC showed how poor dental hygiene can affect overall health. Celebrity doctor Dr Christoffer Van Tulleken went for two weeks without brushing the teeth on one side of his mouth to discover the consequences. After the two weeks he had developed mild gum disease. The University of […]


Chinese Volunteers To Provide Free Dental Care In Fiji

Chinese Volunteers To Provide Free Dental Care In Fiji

A group of Chinese volunteers is making a difference in Fiji; members of a medical delegation from the Guangdong Province are helping out at a hospital in Suva this week before heading home to China. The assistant health minister, Veena Bhatnagar, officially launched the Free Dental Treatment Project at Suva’s CWM Hospital, on Thursday morning […]