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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

Good oral health is not only important to our appearance but also to our overall health. Cavities and gum disease may contribute to many serious conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, respiratory diseases, and premature and low weight babies. Untreated cavities can also be painful and lead to serious infections.

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.