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07/07/202006/10/2020

Stress, inflammation and gum disease.

Stress is the body’s response to outside noxious, or perceived to be noxious, factors. It is protective, basic and an ancient response which is both innate and learned. It has been associated with inflammation. Periodontal ( gum ) disease is a common yet preventable disease which may act as an ideal model for understanding this connection better.

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25/06/202006/10/2020

An Update on the Association Between Periodontitis and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

A recent article from a US University further supports the association of gum disease and obstructive Sleep Apnea The study and article – An Update on the Association Between Periodontitis and Obstructive Sleep Apnea is from 2020.

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20/05/202028/09/2020

A Call to Action against vaping and e-cigarettes.

Young man vaping

Dental professionals are able to be at the forefront of health-related education through their contact with patients during regular dental prevention appointments. Unlike physicians they see healthy patients regularly. Continue reading “A Call to Action against vaping and e-cigarettes.”

16/05/202028/09/2020

Tooth cavities – think once, think twice, think prevention!

Humorous cartoon - tooth and man together

Cavities in teeth are caused by bacteria producing acids from refined carbohydrates (sugar), -no sugar – no cavities, no bacteria – no cavities, no tooth – no cavities.

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20/02/202028/09/2020

Antioxidants and gum health

Thought you might enjoy this article archived from 2006 its amazingly to see that very little has changed in the appreciation of overall benefits – yet we still don’t recommend them – why not?

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