Posts Tagged ‘Obesity and tooth loss’

A million UK children reach the age of 8 without seeing a dentist

A million UK children reach the age of 8 without seeing a dentist

A new poll has revealed that a million children in the UK reach the age of 8 years old without seeing a dentist. The survey, which involved 2,000 families, found that 1 in 7 children haven’t seen a dentist by the age of 8 years old, despite advice from dentists recommending 6-monthly check-ups for children […]


Obesity Linked to Increased Risk of Tooth Loss

Obesity Linked to Increased Risk of Tooth Loss

People who are overweight have a higher risk of losing their teeth as a result of their poor eating habits, a study has revealed. A Japanese research team studied the eating habits and oral health of 800 university graduates and discovered that people who were overweight or obese had a higher risk of gum disease […]