Category: Dental Decay
New study backs link between drug abuse and poor oral health
New research has suggested a link between poor oral health and drug abuse, adding to a growing body of evidence that supports the notion that using illegal drugs harms the teeth and gums. A new review, which has been published online by the journal, Addiction, claims that people who use…
READ ARTICLENew figures show alarming rise in dental extractions carried out on under 4’s
New figures released by the Royal College of Surgeons have revealed an alarming increase in the number of dental extractions carried out on children aged 4 and under. Statistics published by the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons suggest an increase of 24 percent in the…
READ ARTICLELeading Irish dentist blames misleading food labels for childhood decay boom
One of Ireland’s leading dentists has blamed misleading food labels for the increased prevalence of childhood decay. President of the HSE dental surgeons group, Michael Dalton, believes that labels and branding are very misleading, and it’s difficult for parents to know what is good for their children’s’ teeth, and what…
READ ARTICLEHospital tooth extractions hit record high, as hundreds of children treated every week
The number of tooth extraction procedures carried out in hospitals in England has hit a record high, statistics have confirmed. According to figures released by the Local Government Association, more than 160 procedures to remove rotten teeth under general anaesthetic are carried out every day. Last year, 40,800 procedures involving…
READ ARTICLEFoods to Avoid in London to prevent Discoloured Teeth
Most of us agree that a bright, white smile looks much more attractive than yellowy discoloured teeth, but are you aware that your diet could be influencing the aesthetic of your smile? Certain foods have been proven to increase staining and these include: tea coffee blueberries soy sauce fruit juice…
READ ARTICLEThe dodgy link between Xerostomia and Cavities in Central London
Xerostomia is a one of those conditions that doesn’t seem that bad on paper, but in reality, it can play havoc in the mouth in central London. It is essentially a dry mouth; now this can be caused by taking lots of medication, smoking a lot, recreational drugs or having…
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