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Smoking and Periodontal Disease
What is the connection between smoking and periodontal disease? Smoking is widely known to have an adverse effect on your general health. When we think of smoking and its impact on your health, we usually think of lung cancer. However, smoking also has a part to play in several diseases of the mouth. Let’s look …
Read MoreMouth Cancer Awareness Day 2019
Mouth Cancer Awareness Day 2019 is on Wednesday, September 18th. This will be its 10th year running. This campaign aims to promote awareness of mouth cancer, its causes, and how to reduce your risk of getting it. This year, we are trying to highlight the importance of early diagnosis. Early diagnosis greatly improves your chance …
Read MoreWhat is Gingivitis?
This month we have to decided to discuss gingivitis in more detail, including its causes and symptoms, and how to avoid it. Gingivitis is a very common and mild form of gum disease. It can cause inflammation and bleeding of the gingiva, which is the gum around the base of the tooth. If not treated …
Read MoreLink Found between mouth bacteria and strokes
A recent study has been released highlighting the link between mouth bacteria and strokes. This study was completed by a Finnish research group. This study included 75 patients who were treated for an ischemic stroke. An ischemic stroke is the most common of strokes accounting for 87% of all strokes. It is usually caused by …
Read MoreWhy Choose Dental Implants
Dental Implants are the best available solution for the problem of missing teeth. Made out of titanium, and shaped to replace the root of the missing teeth. Made out of titanium, and shaped to replace the root of the missing tooth, they offer several advantages over conventional crown, dentures, and bridgework. So why choose dental …
Read MoreGum Health Day 2019
Gum Health Day 2019 has been celebrated across Europe this year on May 12th. 2019 has been the biggest year for Gum Health Day since it began in 2014. Over 45 countries took part in promoting healthy gums, and creating awareness of its importance. We wanted to join in and create some awareness around this …
Read MoreNutrition and Dental Health
A healthy diet and good dental health go hand in hand. Your mouth is the first place nutrients from food enter your body. It is where the digestion process begins. Therefore, what we eat is so important for our overall health, and our oral health. According to the American Dental Association, your oral hygiene is …
Read MoreVaping and your Oral Hygiene
E-Cigarettes and vaping is a relatively new concept that has taken off in recent years. Due to it’s newness, we are still figuring out its long-term impact on the body. However, a lot of studys have been carried out to get closer to the truth of its impact, especially on your oral health. These studies …
Read MoreThe Causes of Gum Pain
Gum pain is very common in adults today. Gum tissue is soft and sensitive and can be easily irritated. The reasons behind gum pain varies, as does the severity of the underlining problem. Sometimes the gum will heal itself, sometimes if will need dental care. This will all depend on what is causing the pain. …
Read MoreWhen & How to Brush your Teeth
Brushing your teeth twice a day is a great start to good oral health. However, there are other factors to take into account when ensuring a healthy mouth. From when you brush your teeth, to the rinsing of your mouth, there are important things you need to take into account. This might seem silly to …
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