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The Importance of Protecting the Baby’s Oral Health



The greatest majority of the parents believe that they should not pay any special attention to their baby’s oral health. Those baby teeth will eventually fall out, bringing instead the permanent teeth. However, the dental health experts warn that tooth decay can actually develop at any time, after the first baby teeth erupt. Even children who are 6 months old, can develop tooth caries.

Study Suggests New Dental Massage Technique Raises Cavity Protection by 400%

Fluoride protection is increased by 400%, if you massage your teeth with a high fluoride content toothpaste after your meals. This way, you will avoid tooth cavities in the most efficient manner, suggests Anna Nordstrom PhD, dentist and researcher at the Sahlgrenska Academy of the University of Gotheburg in Sweden.

Bad Oral Health Increases Risk of Pneumonia, Study Shows

According to a study released by Yale scientists, elderly people who do not care properly for their dental health are facing the risk of developing pneumonia. The research has found a strong link between the bacteria that reside in the mouth and lung complications. The development of pneumonia is actually preceded by certain changes of the bacteria that can be found in the mouth, warns Dr. Samit Joshi from the Yale University.

Untreated Gum Disease Long Term Effects on Health



People struggling with untreated gingivitis, might sooner or later develop gum disease. Gingivitis is a complication which many times might go unnoticed, but some of the most common signs and symptoms include bad breath (halitosis) accompanied by swollen or bleeding gums, and also gum recession. You should always ask your dentist to check for gingivitis and ask for proper treatment in order to avoid the apparition of more severe gum disease complications.

Bottled Water May be Linked to Tooth Decay in Children

According to spokesman on pediatric dentistry for the ADA (American Dental Association), Jonathan D. Shenkin, fluoride is an extremely important ingredient that promotes a healthy smile. It is important to brush the teeth at last twice a day using a fluoride toothpaste, visit the dentist every six months for a fluoride treatment and drink water that is fluoridated.

Improve Your Dental Hygiene

Poor oral hygiene not only causes unsightly cavities and tooth decay, but is also a risk factor in systemic diseases such as osteoporosis, bacterial pneumonia, cardiovascular diseases such as a heart attack and stroke, diabetes complications and low or very high birth weight. So it makes sense to do as much as you can to ensure good dental hygiene on a daily base. There are a few rules you can follow to encourage good oral hygiene.

Knowledge of Dental Patient’s Lifestyles ‘A Must’ to Improve Oral Health

A leading oral health charity has backed Government calls to ensure all health professionals take the opportunity to discuss a patient’s lifestyle.

Poor Oral Health Contributes to Workplace Absenteeism



Official figures 2 indicate that around 18,000 people in the UK missed work in the final quarter of last year due to mouth and dental problems, which is categorised along with eye, ear, and nose problems by the Office of National Statistics. The data also suggests that women are almost twice as likely as men to take time off work and overall, this category of absenteeism accounts for more time off work than heart and circulation problems.

Poor Oral Health Can be Passed Through Generations

A new 27 year research project suggests that mothers with poor oral health are likely to have children who also have poor oral health when they reach adulthood.

Dental Cavity Fighting Ability of Fluoride Questioned in New Study

During a recent study scientists have determined that while fluoride forms a protective shield on teeth, it is as much as 100 times thinner than was previously believed. The study is now concerned on how much prevention of cavities fluoride really provides and there might not be a better way to protect teeth from cavities.

Toothpaste with Liquid Calcium



There is a new toothpaste on the market that promises to rebuild the enamel of the teeth end thereby end the agony of sensitive teeth. This is great news for all of the people who feel the pain whenever they eat cold or hot foods because they will now be able to purchase a product that will mask the pain.

Many People Are Too Busy To Brush Teeth Properly

Many experts believe that as many as one in three adults in the United Kingdom fail to brush their teeth for the full two minutes each day as recommended.

Halitosis: Bad Breath Treatment



Unless you get enjoyment out of repulsing your best friend or having someone’s expression fade away, there is nothing funny about bad breath. We have all had it from time to time from either from being ill or from something we ate.

5 Steps to Good Oral Health



Cavities and gum disease may contribute to many serious conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, respiratory diseases, and premature and low weight babies.

Bad Breath Causes and How to Get Rid of Bad Breath

Bad breath, medically termed as Halitosis is a condition that produces unpleasant feeling due to foul smell produced from the mouth. It occurs when people don’t take proper care of their oral cavity, and maintain poor oral hygiene. Its also affected and influenced by the foods that you eat, and your diet.

Wearing Braces: Dental Braces Care

If you or your child has dental braces, you are no doubt aware that dental braces care is extremely important. After all, braces are quite an investment of money and time. With braces, wires, rubber bands, springs, and other dental appliances, food and plaque can easily build up, and will stain teeth if they are not cleaned away thoroughly.

Dental Fluorosis. Condition or Disease?

Once your teeth have erupted into your mouth, they are not susceptible to fluorosis. Dental fluorosis is a cosmetic condition, not a disease. Often, it is so mild that only a dental professional can detect it. Most cases of dental fluorosis result from young children taking fluoride supplements or swallowing fluoride toothpaste when the water they drink is already fluoridated.