Posts Tagged ‘serious health conditions ’
A Quarter of Brits Avoiding the Dentist
New research suggests that one in four Brits are avoiding dental visits on a regular basis, with a quarter of people saying that they consider dental care an unaffordable luxury. A study involving 10,000 adults revealed that one in four people have avoided going to the dentist over the course of the last 10 months, […]
Dental patients delaying treatment due to money worries
A survey conducted by the British Dental Association has revealed that many people are putting off going to see a dentist because they cannot afford treatment. The survey polled 251 dentists in England and the results showed that 68 percent of dentists had experienced patients deferring treatment due to money worries. 59 percent of dentists […]
Rochdale set for improved dental service
Residents in Rochdale and the surrounding area are set to benefit from an improved dental service. NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale has announced the introduction of a new service, known as the new Dental Clinic Assessment and Treatment Service (Dental CATS), which will treat patients in need of specialist treatment. Previously, patients would have been […]
Dental problems contribute to poor general health
In previous generations, the worst possible result of having tooth decay or gum disease was thought to be the loss of a tooth; however, recent research studies have consistently found a link between poor oral health and several general health issues. Several studies have confirmed a link between dental health issues and serious health conditions […]
