A recent study has shown that people who stay fit and healthy – exercising, keeping to a normal body weight and eating a healthy diet – are 40% less likely to develop gum infections that could lead to tooth loss.
Archive for the ‘Dentistry in the News’ Category
Thursday, 10th November , 2011
Dr Dixit is attending the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s Annual Conference in London from Thursday 10th November to Saturday 12th November, where he will be learning new techniques to maximise aesthetics with minimal intervention, in line with our ethos of creating and maintaining natural smiles.
Wednesday, 27th July , 2011
Nearly half the population regularly fails to brush its teeth before bedtime, according to a survey for National Smile Month. The research carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF) earlier this year, found that more than a third of men and almost 60 per cent of women questioned did not always brush their teeth before bedtime. A small number of those questioned, just 11 per cent, said they regulary skipped brushing in the morning.
Wednesday, 22nd December , 2010
Statistics conducted by the Adult Dental Health Survey shows that one in five people in England has too few teeth to eat painlessly.
Older people have the worst teeth: nearly half aged over 85 have no teeth at all, whilst a quarter aged between 55-64 have fewer than 20, the minimum needed to eat comfortably.
Wednesday, 22nd December , 2010
A third of adults in the UK do not brush their teeth for long enough because they get distracted or are too busy.
Running late or rushing to get ready are the main reasons why many people cut their tooth-brushing time short, followed by getting distracted by children or phones.
Women are far more likely to get distracted than men while people in their sixties were more likely to brush for the recommended two minutes according to a survey by the British Dental Health Foundation.
Not brushing your teeth long enough means that your teeth are not cleaned adequately which can lead to tooth decay or gum disease. Everyday care is very vital and your toothbrush is one of the best weapons against decay and gum disease.
It is recommended that everyone brushes their teeth for two minutes twice a day, especially at bedtime using a flouride toothpaste. In addition to brushing, it is recommended that you floss your teeth or use interdental brushes to remove the debris from between your teeth.
Friday, 22nd October , 2010
If you are a smoker, you will have heard the arguments in favour of giving up so many times that the strongest of anti-smoking messages probably makes no impact on you at all.
Most of the warnings focus on hidden parts of the body such as the lungs and heart and even though they are designed to scare you into giving up, the notion that “it will never happen to me” means you are likely to continue lighting up.
But there is one area where smoking can have a far more visible effect, and more quickly – your smile. The fact is that if you smoke, your teeth will become stained very quickly, turning yellow and then brown. In addition you will be much more prone to gum disease – the primary cause of tooth loss among adults – you are also more likely to suffer from facial wrinkling.
One of the most noticeable effects of smoking is staining of the teeth from nicotine and tar but the huge problem for smokers is gum disease with twice as many smokers being toothless by the age of 65 as non-smokers. This is due to the fact that smoking causes lack of oxygen in the bloodstream so when you gums get infected it does not heal.
If gum disease is left untreated, it will progress and in time your gums will pull away from your teeth, your teeth will loosen and eventually they will fall out.
This is why it is vital for smokers to visit our practice regularly for professional cleaning which removes hardened plague from your teeth, helping to prevent gum disease. Better still, why not consider stopping for good then you can discuss tooth whitening with our dentist which will bring the sparkle back to your smile!
Monday, 4th October , 2010
Brushing your teeth twice a day could save you from a heart attack. Scientist say those who fail to keep their teeth clean have a higher chance of suffering heart problems
In the study, researchers from University College London analysed data for more than 11,000 people, with an average age of 50, taking part in the Scottish Health Survey.
The experts found that those who never or rarely brushed their teeth were 70 per cent more likely to suffer heart disease than those who brushed twice a day. Poor oral hygiene was also linked to low-grade inflammation in the blood.
We can say with certainty that if people brush their teeth twice a day with flouride toothpaste, visit the dentist regularly and restrict sugary snacks to mealtimes, this will go a long way towards keeping their teeth and gums in a healthy state for life
Monday, 21st June , 2010
A recent study has found that teeth are the number one facial feature that people would change. Three out of four of adults think that a nice smile is important to landing their dream job.
84% think that an attractive smile is important for meeting Mr or Mrs Right,
The study was conducted on a representative sample of 1000 United Kingdom adults both men and women between 18 and 50 years of age. The poll was the first national survey of its kind and explored the importance of smiles in relation to business and careers, dating and marriage, the social arena, and the overall value of smiles and self -esteem.
94% of those polled said they are likely to notice a person’s smile when they meet them for the first time.
People are less likely to notice someone’s eyes, height or figure.
survey source: HPOL – The global leader in online market research
