Posts Tagged ‘harmful bacteria’
Bacteria Harboured On Dental Bib Clips After Disinfection
Dental bib clips that have undergone a full disinfection, have been found to still have potentially damaging types of oral bacteria on them. This news comes after the results of a study carried out by Tufts University School of Dental Medicine concluded there were aerobic and anaerobic bacteria present. Overall there were twenty bib clips […]
Many people failing to brush their teeth properly
Research has revealed that one in three British adults do not spend enough time brushing their teeth. The research, which was carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation, found that a third of UK adults do not spend the required two minutes, twice a day, brushing their teeth. Of the one thousand people that […]
Experts urge people to floss for their lives
Dental experts are urging people to look after their teeth and gums as studies prove the link between poor oral health and a number of harmful health conditions. A recent study conducted by a team from the University of Kentucky have recently established a positive correlation between having poor memory and having a small number […]
Treatment for gum disease may lower glucose levels in type 2 diabetes sufferers
Researchers have discovered that routine treatment for gum conditions may lower blood glucose levels in those that suffer from type 2 diabetes. The team, which includes experts from the Edinburgh Dental Institute, analysed data from seven studies, which focused on people aged over 16 with type 2 diabetes; all the participants had already been diagnosed […]
New study confirms link between maternal gum disease and pregnancy complications
A new study has confirmed the link between oral health conditions and complications during pregnancy and childbirth. The study, which was conducted by a team at Case Western University, concluded that harmful bacteria can travel from the mother’s mouth into the bloodstream of the foetus. The study found that these bacteria can contribute to premature […]
Dental experts outline ways to fight plaque
Experts at the British Dental Association have outlined a number of ways to reduce plaque and fight harmful bacteria in the mouth. Plaque is a sticky substance, which is made up of bacteria and left over food deposits; it clings to the surfaces of the teeth and the gum line. The bacteria produce plaque acids, […]
Dental lollipops hit market
Lollipops that are actually good for your teeth have hit the market in America. Reports have suggested that the orange flavoured lollipops, which are produced in a factory in Grand Rapids, Michigan, actually kill harmful oral bacteria. The sugar-free lollipops are reportedly infused with an ingredient, which is found in licorice, that kills Streptococcus Mutans, […]
