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Most of us are aware that poor dental hygiene can lead to tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath - but not brushing your teeth could also have consequences for more serious illnesses.

Medical News Today has dedicated a spotlight feature, to coincide with National Dental Hygiene Month, which peers beneath the plaque to investigate what other - perhaps unexpected - health …

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Most of us are aware that poor dental hygiene can lead to tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath - but not brushing your teeth could also have consequences for more serious illnesses.

Medical News Today has dedicated a spotlight feature, to coincide with National Dental Hygiene Month, which peers beneath the plaque to investigate what other - perhaps unexpected - health conditions are affected by poor dental health. To read the full article click here

If you are worried about your dental health or gum disease, then book a free consultation at our NW3 (Finchley Road) dental clinic. Our friendly and highly skilled dentists and cosmetic consultant are here to help you understand your ongoing dental health options.

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New research published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that modulation of B cells may effectively treat and/or prevent the symptoms of type 2 diabetes and periodontitis simultaneously. Going to the dentist isn't fun for anyone, but for those with periodontal disease related to type 2 diabetes, a new research discovery may have them smiling. In a report appearing in the August 2014 issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology, one of the most important blood cells involved in the human immune response, B cells, are shown to promote inflammation and bone loss in type 2 diabetes-associated periodontal disease. These findings support the idea that treatments that manipulate the responses of B cells may treat or prevent this complication. To read the full story click here

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Chronic oral infection with the periodontal disease pathogen, Porphyromonas gingivalis, not only causes local inflammation of the gums leading to tooth loss but also is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis. A study published in PLOS Pathogens now reveals how the pathogen evades the immune system to induce inflammation beyond the oral cavity. To read the full story click here

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It is important that the effect of sugar intake on tooth decay is considered alongside obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease as a major public health challenge, according to the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK). This comes as Public Health England (PHE) has published its plans to help the population to reduce dietary sugar. The FGDP(UK), which was part of the group that helped to inform the plans, stresses the need to consider food policy as part of the key determinants of oral health, particularly with respect to the consumption of sugary drinks by children. To read the full story click here

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The human body is comprised of roughly 10 times more bacterial cells than human cells. In healthy people, these bacteria are typically harmless and often helpful, keeping disease-causing microbes at bay. But, when disturbances knock these bacterial populations out of balance, illnesses can arise. Periodontitis, a severe form of gum disease, is one example. In a new study, University of Pennsylvania researchers show that bacteria responsible for many cases of periodontitis cause this imbalance, known as dysbiosis, with a sophisticated, two-prong manipulation of the human immune system. To read the full article from "Medical New Today" click here

If you are worried about your dental health or gum disease, then book a free consultation at our NW3 (Finchley Road) dental clinic. Our friendly and highly skilled dentists and cosmetic consultant are here to help you understand your ongoing dental health options.