Posts Tagged ‘Tooth decay’
Sugar-Free Treats could be as Damaging to Teeth as Sugary Foods
A research study has revealed that sugar-free treats could be as damaging to teeth as sugary foods. A paper published in the British Dental Journal has revealed that sugar-free gum, drinks and sweets that are promoted as healthy alternatives could actually be as harmful as sugary foods, as they contain acidic additives, which erode the […]
Plymouth Children to be Offered Fluoride Varnish Treatments
Children in poor areas of Plymouth will be given fluoride varnish treatments to try and reduce rates of decay. The fluoride scheme will be aimed at seventeen schools in deprived areas of Plymouth. The programme has been launched as a result of research that shows significant inequalities in standards of oral health in different areas […]
A Mother’s Kiss Spreads Tooth Decay
Dental cavities in children can happen for a number of different reasons, including poor oral hygiene, a sugar filled diet and now, it has been found, transferred saliva from parent’s mouths. Sharing utensils and toothbrushes have been named as some of the instances when saliva is transferred, as well as when a parent cleans a […]
The End of the Dental Drill?
Tooth decay affects a large portion of the population, due to the ease of its progression. Tooth acid created by plaque bacteria attacks the tooth, dissolving the enamel and minerals and forming holes, which gradually increase in size until they become a cavity. This is then usually treated with a drill and filling material to […]
Dental expert offers advice for parents
Dr Nigel Carter, Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, has offered advice to parents to help improve standards of oral health amongst children. According to Dr Carter, parents have a very important role to play in their child’s oral health; teaching them good oral hygiene habits from an early age and providing them […]
20 month wait for a dentist on Isle of Man
Some dental patients on the Isle of Man are facing a wait of 20 months to see a dentist, it has been revealed. The announcement was made as the government revealed a new oral health strategy, which outlines a five year plan to improve access to dental services and reduce rates of decay on the […]
Liquorice lollipop fights tooth decay
A study carried out in America has revealed that a liquorice lollipop can effectively fight tooth decay. The sugar free lollipop has been found to actively fight decay by reducing the amount of bacteria in the mouth. The US study, which was carried out in Lansing, Michigan, involved 66 pre-school children aged between 2 and […]
A Kiss a Day Keeps the…Dentist Away!
With National Kissing Day (yes that is a real day apparently) not far away, the theme of kissing and romance has been quietly making its way around the Internet, and even the dental world! It has recently been discovered that kissing is actually good for your health, in particular, your dental health. Amongst other things, […]
Your Morning Cuppa could help Prevent Tooth Decay
According to a member of the Tea Advisory Panel, a morning cuppa could have health benefits, including antibacterial properties which reduce tooth decay. Dr Carrie Ruxton said that people have been aware of the antibacterial properties of tea for many years, but the properties have only recently been investigated scientifically. According to research studies reported […]
Inuit Population more prone to Dental Problems
Inuit officials in Nunavut have demanded better oral health services for indigenous people after a survey revealed that Inuit people are more prone to developing oral health problems. Health Canada’s Inuit Oral Health Survey, which was released in March, found that more than 85 percent of Inuit children have cavities in at least eight of […]
