Posts Tagged ‘streptococcus bacteria’
Oral Bacteria able to Mimic the Body’s Natural Proteins to Cause Heart Disease
Further research has been conducted concerning the effect of dental plaque in relation to heart problems, such as endocarditis. It is already known that there is a direct link between oral bacteria and heart diseases, but researchers at the University of Bristol and the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland, have studied the problem in minute […]
Brush Your Teeth to Boost Heart Health
Experts have warned that poor oral health could contribute to a host of heart problems and urged people to brush on a regular basis to keep heart problems at bay. Scientists claim that bacteria from the mouth can travel to other parts of the body via the bloodstream, increasing the risk of inflammation and clotting […]
Lollipops for the Prevention of Dental Decay-Too Good to be True?
The European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry have found that children who eat sugar-free lollipops made with liquorice extract are more immune from the effects of dental bacteria. The research was conducted throughout 66 schools, with the help of students between the ages of 2 and 5, who were given a lollipop twice a day for […]
Neglecting oral hygiene contributes to heart failure
Researchers from the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland have revealed that neglecting oral hygiene could lead to heart failure. The research team joined forces with researchers from Bristol University; the results of the study show that poor oral hygiene can cause blood clots, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. The findings of […]
