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5 New Year’s Resolutions that Will Lead to Healthy Teeth
It’s a brand new year, and many of us have made resolutions. If you’re keen to boost your health this year, don’t forget about your teeth and gums. An attractive, healthy smile could be your best weapon if you’re hoping to find ‘the one’ or land that dream job this…
READ ARTICLEAre you aware of the warning signs of oral cancer?
It’s a form of cancer that affects more than 6,000 people in the UK every year, but relatively few people have heard of oral cancer. The latest statistics show that the incidence of oral cancer has increased by more than 60 percent in the last two decades, but do you…
READ ARTICLECould a new dental repair drug spell the end of fillings?
Scientists from King’s College London are hopeful that a new tooth repair drug could spell the end for fillings. A team of researchers has discovered that chemicals contribute to the repair of small cavities in mice teeth, and there are high hopes that the same results could be achieved in…
READ ARTICLEDentists call for an end to workplace ‘cake culture’
Dental experts are calling for an end to the workplace ‘cake culture’ in a bid to reduce the prevalence of public health problems, including dental disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity. Members of the Faculty of Dental Surgery claim that grazing on cakes and biscuits at work is contributing to…
READ ARTICLEStudy finds link between gum disease bacteria and rheumatoid arthritis risk
New research has suggested a link between gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis. Scientists have discovered that bacteria associated with gum disease could also increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. Professor Felipe Andrade, from John Hopkins University, explained that the findings may bring us closer to establishing the root causes of…
READ ARTICLEA quarter of Brits would rather attempt DIY dental work than go to the dentist, survey shows
A new survey has revealed that a quarter of Brits has attempted DIY dental work as a result of a fear of going to the dentist. A poll, which involved 2,000 people, suggested that those living in the north western cities of Manchester and Liverpool were most likely to attempt…
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