Gum disease
Mouthwash claims need cleaned up
You are more likely to be able to lick your own elbow than the over-enthusiastic claims for some dental products, including mouthwash, becoming true
Matcha green tea and your teeth
Scientists have discovered that drinking Matcha helps keep teeth firm and gums a healthy pink
Statins could help fight gum disease, study suggests
The cholesterol-lowering drugs may help to reduce the inflammation associated with periodontal disease, research suggests.
The links between cholesterol, statins and the health of our gums and bones
High cholesterol doesn’t just clog up our veins, it is also linked to worse levels of gum disease, says Lucy Stock, who also reflects on how the Smile Direct Club fiasco should ultimately be good news for patients
Why you should have a mouth MOT before you have an operation
"Why don't more specialities ask for a clean bill of mouth health before the patient has an operation?" I asked my cardiologist patient last week.
Ask the dentist: What's the link between gum disease and lung disease?
My grandmother had all her teeth removed at the tender age of 21 years old as a wedding present.
Ask the Dentist: Vaping isn't 'healthy' - that's just smoke and mirrors
ARE you vooping, cloud chasing, skitzin or riding the mist? Well, if you are you are, you belong to the ever-expanding group of 3.
Ask the Dentist: Tackling the top three misconceptions about looking after our teeth and gums
THERE are many misperceptions about the mouth.
Ask the Dentist: Obesity linked to gum disease
EXPANDING waistlines are not just putting our hearts under strain - new research has shown that gaining the extra pounds is placing a heavy burden on teeth, leaving them more prone to toppling over and falling out.
Ask the dentist: Brushing up on your gum health
GUMS aren't that high on one's priority list until they start disappearing.