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Why dentures?
Friday 4th April 2014
Source: Dental Health Press There are several reasons why many people at some point in their lives might need dentures. The most common cause is diseased gums (periodontal disease), which gradually - if untreated - will make the teeth loosen and eventually fall out. Tooth decay is another common cause of tooth loss resulting in a need for dentures. In most cases a decayed tooth can be successfully treated with a filling. To read the full article click here. If you are worried about your dental health or gum disease or need dentures, 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. Tags: oral health, dental health, gum health, tooth decay, gum disease, gums, periodontist, periodontal, oral hygiene, Periodontics, dentist, dental, NW3, dental hygiene, Finchley Road, dentures, denture, false teeth Categories: General Dentistry News |
Posted by Bright Smile Clinic at 14:44
Byproducts of bacteria-causing gum disease incite oral cancer growth
Thursday 27th March 2014
Source: ScienceDaily/Case Western Reserve University Researchers have discovered how byproducts in the form of small fatty acids from two bacteria prevalent in gum disease incite the growth of deadly Kaposi's sarcoma-related lesions and tumors in the mouth. High levels of these bacteria are found in the saliva of people with periodontal disease, and at lower levels in those with good oral health -- further evidence of the link between oral and overall physical health. The discovery could lead to early saliva testing for the bacteria, which, if found, could be treated and monitored for signs of cancer and before it develops into a malignancy, the researchers say. 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. Tags: oral health, dental health, gum health, gum disease, gums, periodontist, periodontal, oral hygiene, Periodontics, dentist, dental, oral cancer, mouth cancer Categories: General Dentistry News |
Posted by Bright Smile Clinic at 17:11
Classifying gum disease genetically could help earlier diagnosis and treatment
Tuesday 25th March 2014
Source: Medical News Today A study published in the Journal of Dental Research suggests a new system for classifying periodontal disease that may allow for earlier detection and personalized treatment before the disease becomes severe. The researchers propose a new classification system - the first of its kind - based on the genetic expression of gum disease instead of the current method based on clinical signs and symptoms. 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.
Tags: oral health, dental health, gum health, gum disease, gums, periodontist, periodontal, oral hygiene, Periodontics, dentist, dental, NW3, Finchley Road Categories: General Dentistry News |
Posted by Bright Smile Clinic at 21:25
Dental infections thought to cause brain aneurysms
Thursday 30th January 2014
While bacterial infections have been associated with a number of serious medical conditions, such as cardiovascular diseases, their role in cerebrovascular disorders has not been fully understood to date. Now, researchers from Finland have suggested that infections due to oral and pharyngeal bacteria could be a risk factor for ruptured intracranial aneurysms. 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. Tags: oral health, dental health, gum health, gum disease, gums, periodontist, periodontal, oral hygiene, Periodontics, heart, cholesterol, statin, statins, heart attack, cardiovascular, dental infection Categories: General Dentistry News |
Posted by Bright Smile Clinic at 11:21
Obesity may affect response to periodontal therapy
Tuesday 31st December 2013
LONDON – Body mass index (BMI) and obesity have been associated with the prevalence, extent and severity of periodontitis by a number of studies. Now researchers from the UK have found that a patient’s BMI and overweight may negatively affect his or her response to non-surgical periodontal therapy. 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. Tags: oral health, dental health, gum health, gum disease, gums, periodontist, periodontal, oral hygiene, Periodontics, dentist, dental, NW3, Finchley Road Categories: General Dentistry News |
Posted by Bright Smile Clinic at 14:08