Posts Tagged ‘poor oral hygiene’
Millions Of Britons Ignore Dentist Advice To Brush Twice A Day
Millions of Britons are ignoring their dentist’s advice to brush their teeth twice a day, according to a recent survey. The survey, which was carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation, revealed that seven millions Brits do not brush their teeth twice a day, with 1 in 7 people admitting that they leave it […]
Dental Costs Are Highest In Glasgow
The average cost of dental treatment per person is highest in Glasgow, according to recent figures from the Scottish Government. The national Scottish average spend was £46, but the cost in Glasgow was much higher at £57 per person. Experts have blamed poor oral hygiene, diet and other lifestyle factors for the high costs. According […]
Poll Reveals Shocking Oral Hygiene Trends In Wales
A You Gov poll has revealed shocking oral hygiene trends in Wales. According to the poll, more than one third of Welsh people only brush their teeth once a day, despite advice from experts to brush twice a day. Despite increased public awareness of the importance of oral hygiene, 31 per cent of people surveyed […]
Alarming Increase In Number Of Dental Admission At Cumbrian Hospitals
There has been an alarming increase in the number of people in Cumbria being admitted to hospital as a result of dental issues. Figures from the NHS Health and Social Care Information Centre show that there were 764 dental admissions to hospital between December 2010 and November 2011, compared to 940 for the same period […]
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 […]
Plymouth dental team visits Kenya
A group from The Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence and Devon Dental Centre of Excellence has visited Kenya to provide basic dental care for around 800 people. The group of ten visited Kisimu, which is located on the shores of Lake Victoria as part of a mission organised by the Smilestar Charity, which was established […]
Link between Poor Oral Hygiene and Meningitis
Poor oral hygiene has been linked to many serious health conditions, such as diabetes, strokes and heart disease, but now new studies have found a connection between oral health and meningitis. The study, featured in the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology, has found a connection between frequently occurring oral bacteria and the bacteria […]
Studies Reveal Endocarditis Risk for Patients with Congenital Conditions and Poor Oral Hygiene
Studies presented in Copenhagen have revealed an increased risk of endocarditis in patients with congenital heart conditions who have poor oral hygiene. Research shows that younger patients with congenital heart conditions are more likely to have poor oral hygiene habits, but their general health behaviour is better than adult patients, as very few smoke and […]
Brushing and Flossing Help to Reduce the Risk of Meningitis
Researchers have identified a link between oral bacteria and meningitis, it has been revealed. Researchers in Zurich identified a strain of bacteria commonly found in the mouth, called Streptococcus tigurinis, in patients with meningitis. The bacterium was also identified in patients with a heart condition known as endocarditis and spondylodiscitis, an inflammatory condition affecting the […]
Bad Breath Voted the Biggest Turn-Off
Research carried out by Dentyl Active has revealed that bad breath is the biggest romantic turn-off. The survey revealed that three-quarters of people would not kiss somebody if they had unpleasant breath and halitosis, which was voted more of a turn-off than a flabby stomach, excessive facial and body hair and bad skin. The survey […]
