Category: General Dentistry
Over half of Americans have delayed medical or dental treatment due to cost
New research suggests that over half of American adults have put off having medical or dental treatment due to cost. A survey conducted by OnePoll found that more than 50% of participants have delayed treatment because they feared they would be unable to pay the bill. Although missing out on…
READ ARTICLEStained and yellowing teeth can cost you far more than just your confidence.
Researchers in the US are urging parents to keep their children’s baby teeth to combat potentially deadly diseases later in life. Scientists from the United States National Center for Biotechnology claim that the stem cells in baby teeth are likely to be in better condition than those found in adult…
READ ARTICLEWhy has dental tourism become more popular?
The number of dental patients leaving the UK to have treatment abroad is rising year on year, but why has dental tourism become so popular, and is it safe to have treatment overseas? CEO of Kreativ Dental, Attila Knott, said that travelling abroad is an appealing option for many because…
READ ARTICLEAmerican researchers link oral bacteria to colon cancer progression
Researchers in America have established a link between a form of common oral bacteria and the acceleration of colon cancer. A team from the College of Dental Medicine at Columbia University found that a common strain of oral bacteria, which is linked to tooth decay, can also contribute to colon…
READ ARTICLECould drawn-out bottomless brunches be putting your smile in danger?
Brunch has become something of a weekend essential in recent years. As more and more people are sharing snapshots of bottomless brunches on their social media feeds, dentists are warning of the dangers of drawn-out, all-day, all-you-can-eat weekend meals. There’s no doubt that going out for brunch with friends or…
READ ARTICLEDentists urge patients to break the habit of a lifetime, as research shows rinsing after brushing can increase the risk of decay
Many of grow up practising an oral hygiene routine, which involves putting toothpaste on the brush, adding a drop of water, cleaning, spitting and then rinsing. The trouble is that this pattern may not actually be the best regime for your teeth. As new research suggests that rinsing after brushing…
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