According to over half of daters, finding a partner with an attractive smile is the second most important attribute, behind personality. But whether you’re looking for love this Valentine’s Day, or you’re hoping to impress the one you’re with, there’s something else you should be aware of. While there’s no […]
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07
2019
We’ve blogged about the possible link between Alzheimer’s and gum disease before. But another study has recently been making waves, potentially adding greater weight to the theory. The BBC recently reported that in research published in Science Advances, scientists have drawn a link between neural diseases such as dementia and […]
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16
2019
Many who suffer from mental health conditions experience other symptoms besides helplessness and sadness, including exhaustion, aches and pains. With depression often bearing such physical symptoms, it’s perhaps little surprise then that a recent study discovered that young adults who identify depressive symptoms are more likely to experience oral health […]
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22
2018
She might be famous for her perfect white smile, but in her column for The Sun, singer and presenter Stacey Solomon recently said that being pregnant with her second child left her with decaying teeth resembling “brown pegs” where she’d previously never even needed a filling. According to Stacey, “In […]
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18
2017
Is there a new reason to take good care of your teeth and gums? Recent research published in Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy found that those who have long-term gum disease are 70% more likely to suffer from dementia. While the Taiwanese study didn’t prove a direct link, it did find […]
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29
2017
What’s going on in our bodies can be reflected in our mouths, and vice versa. That’s why we decided to take a look at the important connection between women’s health and oral health. In our three-part guide, we’ll discuss puberty, pregnancy and menopause, and how you can ensure your teeth […]
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22
2016
You’re not alone! Most people suffer from gum disease at some point. The best way to treat it is to know what causes it and to act on it. So, what is gum disease? Gum disease is an inflammation that affects the gumline around the teeth. It is caused by […]
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19
2015
Advanced cases of periodontal (gum) disease allow bacteria to breed in the mouth which in some cases, can eventually move into other parts of the body via the bloodstream. In some instances, the bacteria has even found to have travelled to the brain and damage the brain tissue in the […]
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10
2015
Why do you have wisdom teeth? Anthropologists believe that wisdom teeth were an evolutionary development that were required by our ancestors. It is thought that they needed these extra molars to help chew and digest their diet of rough foods. A typical adult can have up to 32 teeth. Most […]
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13
2015
Gingivitis vs. Periodontitis: What’s the difference? Gingivitis is the pre-curser to Periodontitis (gum disease). When Gingivitis first occurs the bacteria from the plaque build-up in your teeth causes your gums to inflame and bleed when you are brushing your teeth. In this early stage your teeth have not dis-lodged from […]
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