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Designed to Smile Free Oral Health Program in Wales



Designed to Smile is an oral health program which takes place in disadvantaged communities all throughout Wales. These programs help reducing all the health inequalities in the system. Children living in remoter areas of the country do not have the same access or the same opportunities to proper oral health care, as children from the urban areas.

Poor Oral Health a Direct Effect of Obesity



According to a recent study, obesity strongly contributes to poor oral health. It has been also concluded that the higher the severity of the tooth problems the patient struggles with, the higher the incidence of the persons that have a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 or even more.

Xylitol: Sweet for You and Your Teeth



Last time you were waiting in line to pay for your groceries, you may have noticed various chewing gum brands advertising the use of xylitol in their products. You may have been left wondering what xylitol is, and why it is featured on gum labels.

Can Dental Caries Be Contagious Infection?

Recent researches in the dental health field point out that dental caries actually is contagious infection. The major enemies of the teeth are not only foods that contain sugar, but any other kind of food particles in the mouth that constantly feed the bacteria that cling to the teeth.

Dry Mouth Symptoms Cured with Green Tea Lozenge

The study will test the efficacy of green tea lozenges for dry mouth symptoms. Researchers believe that the antioxidants present in the green tea leaf will greatly help patients suffering from this health condition.

How to Prevent Dental Cavities Gift from Parents to Children



Parents need to watch their mouths around children. No, it’s not just what you say—it’s about cavities. Most people don’t know that very young children can ‘catch’ dental cavities from parents. That’s because babies are born with completely sterile mouths.

Avoiding Sugary Drinks Decreased Tooth Decay in the Youngest American Indians

A study conducted in four American Indian communities in the Pacific Northwest presents an effective strategy to convince mothers to switch young children from drinking sweetened soda to water and shows that eliminating these sugary drinks from the diets of the youngest members of the tribe significantly decreased tooth decay.

Medicines and Drugs that can Destroy Your Teeth



There are also some medications such a heart drugs and antidepressants may reduce the flow of saliva in your mouth. Because saliva protects your gums and teeth from infection, a lack of it increase the risk of gum disease. The mouth of a methamphetamine user is often called meth mouth because of the tooth decay that it represents.

How to Prevent Holiday Treats from Damaging Braces and Teeth

One of the busiest times of the year for orthodontists is the week after Halloween. Emergency visits increase dramatically because teenagers, children, and even adults have damaged their metal braces or suffered a dental injury or due to eating treats such as candy. The fact is that many of the treats that we so richly enjoy during the holiday season may be harmful to our teeth.

Good Oral Hygiene and Bad Breath

Having good oral hygiene means that bad breath is not a continuous problem, your gums don’t bleed or hurt and they are pink in color, and your teeth are free of dirt and clean. If after you brush your teeth you still have bad breath or your gums bleed, this usually means that the problem is in the mouth.

Children and Adults Get Free Dental Services

Free dental care for children in low-income families. My Urgent Dentistry hosted free day of free dental services. Local Kids Get Free Dental Work. Students learn, patients find relief in free dental clinic. Free weekend medical and dental clinic sees 1,370 patients.

New Study Says Late Night Snacking is Bad for Your Teeth



A new Danish study has determined that late night eating significantly increases your risk of tooth loss, regardless of the type of food that you’re eating.

Chewing Sugarless Gum Provides Affordable Protection against Tooth Decay



Many people may wonder if chewing gum is good or bad for their teeth. While it is true that chewing gum that contains sugar is bad for one’s teeth, there are numerous questions about the impact that the sugar free varieties have on oral health.

Xylitol: Sugar Substitutes May Be Good for Your Teeth



Sugar substitutes, like xylitol, have been found to offer you advantages in terms of tooth decay prevention as well as the prevention of gum disease.

Fruit Juice May be Bad for Your Teeth as Soft Drink



Many people try to resist eating sugary treats and drinking soft drinks in an effort to reduce tooth decay. As such, many people often reach for a glass of juice as opposed to a soft drink. However, the question is: Is fruit juice really any better for your teeth than the sugary soda?

Energy Drinks Are 10 Times Worse For Teeth Than Colas

The high-caffeine, high-sugar beverages that some teens gulp like water are three to 10 times worse for your teeth than colas, according to a study published in dental journal General Dentistry.