Posts Tagged ‘gum disease’
Shropshire Dentist Issues Gum Disease Warning
A Shropshire dentist has urged people to see a dental hygienist on a regular basis after warning that gum disease can be more dangerous than tooth decay. Dentist, Dr Ashok Jakhu, from Wycherley’s Dental Practice in Newport, warned people that gum disease can be more serious than tooth decay, especially if left untreated for a […]
Study Links Gum Disease In Pregnancy To Elevated Oestrogen Levels
A new research study has linked gum disease in pregnancy to elevated levels of the hormone oestrogen. The authors of the study found that women who have higher than normal levels of oestrogen are at risk of developing gum disease. Researchers found that women in all trimesters of pregnancy were more likely to suffer from […]
Campaign Raises Awareness Of The Importance Of Folic Acid For Dental Health
A campaign to raise awareness of the importance of folic acid is underway; National Folic Acid Awareness Week will run from the 6th-12th January to educate people about the importance of folic acid for good health. Folic acid, a synthetic version of vitamin B9, is an essential nutrient, which has numerous roles in the body, […]
Bolton Oral Health Survey Reveals Shocking Results
A recent survey has revealed that almost half of children in Bolton have tooth decay. The poll also confirmed that parents find it very difficult to get their children to brush their teeth, with half of participating parents with children aged between five and 12 years old admitting that they find it stressful trying to […]
Colgate celebrates Oral Health Month with supermarket giveaway
Colgate, one of the UK’s leading oral hygiene product manufacturers, is celebrating Oral Health Month by offering the chance to win £300 worth of supermarket vouchers. Oral Health Month will run throughout the month of September and this year’s theme is ‘Love Your Mouth, It’s Good For Your Health’. The aim is to encourage people […]
US Consumers Who Treat Bleeding Gums Get $5 Rebate
Revive Personal Products Company who own The Natural Dentist line are giving consumers a $5 rebate for using their mouth rinses that are clinically proven to treat bleeding gums. Bleeding gums are one of the initial symptoms of gingivitis therefore the company aim to encourage consumers to use The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums(TM) Antigingivitis Rinse. […]
Guardian Rebuff on Risky Gum Health and Pseudo-science
As Zoe Williams of the Guardian recently pointed out, smoking causes cancer and could lead to gum disease. What Zoe disputes are recent reports regarding the Swedish study. The study has shown a correlation between gum disease and premature death from cancer. The current issue however, is that health journalists have replaced the word correlation […]
HPV Infection Raises Risk of Periodontitis
A study undertaken at the University of Buffalo reveals that cancer-causing Human Pailloma Virus (HPV) raises the risk of developing advanced gum diseases, such as Periodontitis. Those infected with HPV tumours displayed greater bone loss, such as that associated with Periodontitis. Previous research has revealed the link between poor oral health and cancer. However, this […]
Dental Health Should be a Priority for Pregnant Women
Hormonal changes in the body during pregnancy increase the risk of dental health problems and dentists and public health experts are eager to encourage pregnant women to visit their dentist on a regular basis. Several studies have found a link between gum disease and complications during pregnancy. A study carried out by Dr Steven Offenbacher, […]
Study Suggests Link between Oral Bacteria and Bowel Cancer
A study has further emphasised the importance of good oral hygiene after suggesting a link between oral bacteria and bowel cancer. Researchers from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Broad Institute in the USA found an abnormally high amount of bacteria normally associated with gum disease in nine individual colorectal tumour samples, suggesting that there […]
