Posts Tagged ‘heart disease’
Oral Health Foundation promotes drinking water, as new study showcases the perils of pop
The Oral Health Foundation is encouraging people to drink water, as a new study highlights the perils of fizzy pop. New research has linked the consumption of fizzy drinks to an elevated risk of premature death, with those who drink two servings of pop per day facing a higher risk of heart disease, strokes and […]
Ontario Government to announce free dental care for low income senior citizens
Ministers in Ontario are set to announce the introduction of a new dental initiative, which will enable senior citizens on low incomes to access free dental treatment. The programme, which will cost around $100 million per year, is aimed at over 65’s who have an individual annual income of less than $19,300 or a joint […]
British Heart Foundation shares new video to teach people about the link between gum disease and heart disease
The British Heart Foundation has shared a new video to educate people about the link between gum disease and heart disease. The animation, which appears on the charity’s website, is designed to show people how gum disease can impact heart health. Many people know about risk factors, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, […]
US study links tooth loss to higher heart disease risk
A study conducted in the US has linked tooth loss in middle age to an elevated risk of developing heart disease. Dr Lu Qi, from Tulane University, New Orleans, explained that the findings demonstrated a link between losing at least two teeth in middle age and facing a higher risk of heart disease. The assertion […]
Dental practice manager on fundraising mission following charity run collapse
A dental practice manager from Chertsey is raising money after receiving life-saving treatment during a charity run. Matthew Tanna-White, from Abbeymead Dental Centre, was taken ill close to the end of the Silverstone Half Marathon, which he was running in aid of Get Kids Going. The 55-year old was airlifted to hospital in Coventry after […]
New Research Links Endodontic Lesions to Higher Heart Disease Risk
A new study has linked endodontic lesions to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Research conducted by a team at the University of Helsinki revealed that endodontic lesions, known as apical rarefactions, increased the risk of heart disease. The researchers discovered that the more apical rarefactions a person had, the higher their risk of suffering […]
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 […]
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 […]
