Posts Tagged ‘gum disease’
Study Links Gum Disease To Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study has suggested that gum disease can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers analysed brain samples from deceased patients who had suffered from dementia and found that there were high levels of the bacteria associated with gum disease, Porphyromonas gingivalis. Experts involved in the study explained that bacteria from the mouth can […]
Study Suggests Flossing Could Reduce Pancreatic Cancer Risk
A new study has suggested that flossing could help to reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer. Flossing has long been associated with lowering the risk of dental decay and gum disease, but new research claims that it can also lower the risk of pancreatic cancer. The research was carried out at Brown University, suggesting that […]
Bacterium Causing Gum Disease Identified
A new bacterium has been discovered which offers a new avenue for investigation into the cause, development and future treatment of gum disease. The University of Michigan have identified a certain bacterium named NI1060, which is usually present in the oral flora of mice once periodontitis has set in. Researchers studied sites that had damaged […]
A Dentist Discovers New Way To Save Lives
A US dentist has discovered that 90% of systemic conditions are related to the overall condition of the mouth. Dr Peter Thompson and his team have acknowledged that there is an enormous link between oral health and the overall health and wellbeing of a patient. He states that many often forget that the mouth is […]
Is Mouthwash Really Beneficial For Oral Health?
Sales of mouthwash have boomed over the last five years and figures suggest that over half of UK adults use mouthwash, but is it really worth using it after brushing? Mouthwash is marketed as a highly effective product for warding off the harmful bacteria, which are responsible for gum disease and decay, but is it […]
A Quarter Of People In Croydon Have Not Tried To See An NHS Dentist
Recent figures have revealed that almost a quarter of people in Croydon have not attempted to see an NHS dentist in the last two years. Figures released by the Office of National Statistics showed that 23 per cent of the locals have not arranged to see an NHS dentist over the course of the last […]
Dental Experts Alarmed After Survey Shows Millions Do Not Brush Their Teeth
Dental experts are alarmed after a survey revealed that millions of British people do not brush their teeth twice a day. The survey, which was carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation as part of their annual National Smile Month campaign, revealed that 7 million Brits do not brush their teeth twice a day, […]
Bromsgrove Vet Offers Free Dental Checks For Pets This June
A veterinary practice in Bromsgrove is encouraging pet owners to bring their pets for a dental health check this month. Clent Hills Veterinary Group, which has recently moved to Kidderminster Road, is hosting free dental checks as part of a month-long campaign to promote pet oral health. The aim of the campaign is to highlight […]
New Study Claims That Half The World’s Population Has Poor Oral Health
New research carried out at Queen Mary,University of London, suggests that half the world’s population suffers from poor oral health. According to professors at the university’s dental school, almost 4 billion people in the world have bad teeth. The study, which has been conducted over a three year period, found that almost half of the […]
New Study Suggest Blackberries Are Key To Healthy Gums
A new study has suggested eating blackberries could hold the key to healthy gums. The study, published in the Journal of Periodontal Research, claims blackberries have antibacterial properties which can help to reduce the risk of gum disease and maintain gum health. Previous studies have also highlighted the health benefits of this fruit, suggesting that […]
