Posts Tagged ‘Plaque’
Dental Experts Release New Brushing Tips To Avoid Confusion
Dental experts have released new advice for brushing the teeth after it emerged that people were confused by different sets of tips and muddled information. According to researchers, there were five different sets of instructions featured in textbooks, as well as conflicting information provided by dentists. In response to this, researchers from University College London […]
Dentist To The Stars Claims Dark Chocolate Can Protect Tooth Enamel
A dentist from Beverly Hills claims that a bitter powder named theobromine, found in dark chocolate, can have a hardening effect on the enamel which helps to protect the surface of the teeth from the effects of staining. Dr Katz claims the same is not true for milk chocolate however as its high sugar content […]
Could Strong Coffee Be The Solution For Healthy Teeth?
A study has suggested that drinking strong coffee on a regular basis could help to keep the teeth clean and healthy. Research carried out by a team at the Federal University in Rio de Janeiro, revealed that coffee containing a lot of caffeine helped to destroy harmful bacteria and plaque. Researchers analysed the impact of […]
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 […]
Flossing: Not just for Removing Stuck Bits of Food
While many of us floss, the primary goal of such as activity is to remove any frustratingly stuck bits of food, usually from in between the teeth following a meal, or after brushing teeth. This usually happens after realising that piece of chicken is still stuck in between your two front teeth, during a thorough […]
Dental plaque could hold the key to healthier ready meals
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have found that dental plaque contains a substance that tricks the brain into thinking that food is saltier than it is. This new information could hold the key to healthier ready meals, as manufacturers could reduce the salt content without affecting the taste. Compounds known as dextrans can be […]
Are you looking after your dog’s teeth?
The issue of the oral hygiene of pets is one that has come to the fore in recent years. Unsurprisingly only 1% of dog owners take the unpleasant step of brushing their dog’s teeth everyday. However 77% bought dental treats that claimed to achieve the same goal, but in a less messy fashion. The dental […]
Toothpaste could be facilitating spread of superbugs
The EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has revealed that certain toothpastes could be facilitating the spread of superbugs. The committee said that toothpastes containing a chemical known as triclosan could lead to a spread of superbugs because the chemical makes bacteria more resistant to antibiotics. The US Food and Drug Administration has also raised […]
NHS Redbridge offering free dental check-ups
NHS Redbridge is offering free dental check-ups for five hundred patients. The appointments will be allocated on a first come, first served basis and anyone who lives in Redbridge is welcome to attend. Five hundred free check-ups are on offer and they will be given to the first 500 people who contact the Patient Advice […]
Liverpool University scientists receive prestigious award
Scientists from the University of Liverpool have been given an award for their work on a new product designed to improve oral hygiene. Scientists from the university have been working on the Inspektor TC device for many months and have recently put the finishing touches to the device. The Inspektor TC instrument is a similar […]
