Posts Tagged ‘gum disease’
Study Suggests Dental Dramas Cost Athletes Medals At London Games
A new study has suggested that athletes could have missed out on Olympic medals at the 2012 London Games as a result of dental issues. Research has revealed that almost one fifth of athletes at the 2012 Olympic Games had signs of dental decay or gum disease and 18 per cent of elite performers believed […]
Community Dental Workers Support Stoptober Campaign In East Yorkshire
Community dental workers are working with local businesses and other health professionals to promote the Stoptober campaign, which launches across the UK today. Stoptober is designed to encourage people to give up smoking for October and is based on research, which suggests that if you can give up for 28 days, you’re 5 times more […]
Thousands Avoiding The Dentist In Brighton And Hove
The latest Department of Health figures show that thousands of people in Brighton and Hove miss out on regular dental checks. Statistics from the Health and Social Care Information Centre revealed that in the two year period leading up to June 2014, 145,426 people living in the region saw an NHS dentist compared to 154,846 […]
Research Suggests Oral Bacteria Make IBS and Colitis Worse
A new study has suggested that oral bacteria can make symptoms of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and colitis worse. The study, which has been published in the Oral Diseases journal, claims that symptoms of colitis were aggravated and exacerbated by the presence of several strains of oral bacteria. In the past, studies have linked gum […]
Ilford Dental Team Hosts Dental Road Show To Celebrate National Smile Month
A dental team from Ilford visited a local shopping centre last week to educate adults and children about oral health as part of National Smile Month. The team of dental workers from Whitestar Dental Care visited the Exchange shopping centre to talk to local people about the importance of good oral health as part of […]
Survey Reveals That Most Neglect Annual Dental Check-Ups
A new survey has revealed some alarming results concerning the uptake of annual dental health checks. The poll, which was conducted by discount website VoucherCodesPro.co.uk showed that the average time between check-ups in 3 years 8 months, despite the fact that most dentists recommend at least one check-up per year. The survey revealed that many […]
One In Six Brits Fail To Clean Their Teeth Every Day, Reveals Survey.
A recent survey conducted by UKBathrooms.com revealed shocking results into the habits of one in six Brits, who it’s said fail to brush their teeth every day, highlighting the poor oral health standard in the country. 61 percent of participants, who undertook the poll, have said they did not feel particularly self-conscious about failing to […]
Leading UK Dentist Highlights The Dangers Of Neglecting Oral Health
If the eyes are the window to the soul, the mouth is the window to the body, according to leading UK dentist, Dr Peter Galgut, who is urging the public to take good care of their teeth and gums. Dr Galgut said that the mouth can give doctors and dentists important information about the rest […]
Survey Suggests Inactive Middle-aged Men Have Higher Risk Of Gum Disease
A new study has suggested that middle-aged men who have a sedentary lifestyle are at greater risk of developing gum disease. The study, which was conducted at the Hannover Medical School, revealed that lazy men were more likely to develop gum disease. Researchers analysed a group of 72 healthy men who participated in no sporting […]
Study Links Gum Disease To Increased Risk Of Asthma
A new research study has that gum disease could increase the chances of a person having asthma. The findings, which were published in the Journal of Periodontology, reveal that people with gum disease are up to five times more likely to develop asthma than those with good oral health. The UK has some of the […]
