Posts Tagged ‘Premature birth’
Visiting The Hygienist Can Reduce Premature Birth Risk By A Third
New research has suggested that visiting a dental hygienist can reduce the risk of premature birth by up to a third. Previous studies have revealed a link between poor oral health and premature birth risk; however, the link between the two has been unclear. Doctors have established that severe gum infections increased the production of […]
Dental Health Should be a Priority for Pregnant Women
Hormonal changes in the body during pregnancy increase the risk of dental health problems and dentists and public health experts are eager to encourage pregnant women to visit their dentist on a regular basis. Several studies have found a link between gum disease and complications during pregnancy. A study carried out by Dr Steven Offenbacher, […]
Study links tooth loss to higher risk of breast cancer
A new study has linked tooth loss and gum disease to a higher risk of breast cancer. The study, which was carried out by a research team at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, found that people who had lost teeth and suffer from gum disease were eleven times more likely to develop cancer than people […]
Using mouthwash may help to prevent premature birth
A study has revealed that using mouthwash can help to reduce the risk of premature birth. The study, which was conducted by a team of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, found that mothers who were at a high risk of giving birth prematurely could reduce the risk of early labour by two thirds by […]
