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Newly Renovated BrightSmile Clinic in London NW3 Offers Dental & Aesthetic Treatments
Sunday 9th April 2017
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Heart disease risk higher with latent tooth infection
Sunday 9th October 2016
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Gum disease bacteria linked to esophageal cancer
Tuesday 15th March 2016
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Medical News Today In a new study, researchers propose for the first time that Porphyromonas gingivalis, the bacterium behind gum disease could be a risk factor for esophageal cancer. The researchers, from the University of Louisville (UofL), KY, and Henan University of Science and Technology in Luoyang, China, report their findings in the journal Infectious Agents and Cancer. For the full article from MNT, click here If you are worried about your dental health or gum disease, then book a free consultation at our Finchley Road dental clinic, NW3. Our friendly and highly skilled dentists are here to help you understand your ongoing dental health options.
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Posted by Bright Smile Clinic at 15:04
Some sugar-free drinks can also damage teeth, experts warn
Wednesday 3rd February 2016
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Medical News Today Sporting a sugar-free label does not make a product tooth-friendly, warn oral health experts who urge consumers to be aware of the potential for sugar-free beverages and confectionery to be as damaging as those containing sugar. Researchers at the Oral Health Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), based at the University of Melbourne, Australia, tested 23 different types of sugar-free drinks - including soft drinks and sports drinks - and found those that contain acidic additives and those with low pH levels cause measurable damage to tooth enamel, even if they have no sugar. For the full article from MNT, click here. If you are worried about your dental health or gum disease, then book a free consultation at our Finchley Road dental clinic, NW3. Our friendly and highly skilled dentists are here to help you understand your ongoing dental health options.
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Posted by Bright Smile Clinic at 16:56
Not just a toothache: periodontal disease linked to breast cancer
Tuesday 5th January 2016
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Medical News Today Postmenopausal women with periodontal disease are more likely to develop breast cancer, according to research published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. Those with a history of smoking are particularly affected. Periodontal disease is a common condition that ranges from simple gum inflammation to a serious disease causing major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth, and loss of teeth. It has also been associated with heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, as well as oral, esophageal, head and neck, pancreatic and lung cancers. Previous studies have suggested that chronic inflammation could provide the link. For the full article from MNT, click here If you are worried about your dental health or gum disease, then book a free consultation at our Finchley Road dental clinic, NW3. Our friendly and highly skilled dentists are here to help you understand your ongoing dental health options.
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Posted by Bright Smile Clinic at 15:50