Tag: Tooth decay
How Bad is Drinking Alcohol For Your Teeth?
It’s summer, and many of us are busy enjoying garden gatherings and afternoons in the beer garden. There’s nothing wrong with having a drink now and again, but it is important to be aware of the impact of drinking on your teeth and the dangers associated with drinking to excess….
READ ARTICLEProlonged breastfeeding can increase the risk of dental cavities, new study claims
A new study has suggested that prolonged breastfeeding can increase the risk of severe dental decay in young children. Researchers from the University of Adelaide found that children who were breastfed up to and beyond the age of 2 years old were more likely to develop severe cavities by the…
READ ARTICLEDentists call for new warning labels on sugar-laden products
Dental and medical professionals have called for new warning labels on sugar-laden products in a bid to crack down on rising rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes and dental decay. Experts have called for cigarette packet style warnings to be displayed on products that contain a lot of sugar. Warning…
READ ARTICLENew 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 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…
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