dental health, diabetes, mouth cancer
Women have a 13 per cent higher chance of developing oral cancer if they suffer from diabetes, according to new research highlighted by the Dursley dentists at Castle Gate Dental Practice near Stroud. Overall, women face a 27 per cent increase of developing any form...
mouth ulcers
Most of us are painfully aware of mouth ulcers. For those lucky few who have never had one, they are painful sores that can appear on the inside of your cheeks, lips and gums. They look like blisters and are often raised on the outside edge with a dip in the centre....
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British adults are spending £196 a year looking after their smile by purchasing oral health care products, according to the results of a nationwide survey. An investigation by the Oral Health Foundation, looking at the spending power of more than 2,000 people from...
snacking, children, decay, dental health
Tooth brushing won’t stop decay for children who snack all day, reiterate Richard Whitcombe and Emma Hewitt from Castle Gate Dental Practice following the publication of a new study on pre-school children. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh and the...
cosmetic dental treatments, cosmetic dentistry, tooth whitening
Tooth whitening is a safe and effective way to give your smile a boost – but only when carried out by a qualified dental professional, otherwise it’s illegal. The popularity of tooth whitening has made it an attractive venture for illegal providers, says principal...
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Denture wearers – and even those with no natural teeth left – are being reminded of the importance of attending the dentist regularly. As we get older it can become more difficult to visit the dentist because of ill health, mobility issues, having to rely on lifts...
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Before seeking out your Valentine this year, make sure your oral health is up to a loveable standard, urge our Dursley dentists. Bad breath has topped the list of reasons putting people off asking for second dates, research has shown. A study by the Oral Health...
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In a mid-air emergency, we are always told to fit our own oxygen mask first, says Richard Whitcombe from Castle Gate Dental Practice in Dursley. This is to ensure we are able to help our loved ones in a calm, considerate and efficient manner – whilst being able...
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The Dursley dentists at Castle Gate Dental Practice in Gloucestershire would like to highlight a new study that has found people with long term gum disease are 70% more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. The research, published in Alzheimer’s Research...
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New research published in June and highlighted here by our Dursley dentists has found that gum bacteria may delay conception in young women. The dentists and hygienists at Castle Gate Dental Practice in Gloucestershire have known for many years that gum bacteria are...
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New patients who visit Castle Gate Dental Practice in Dursley troubled by sensitive teeth when told they have gum disease commonly respond with “Isn’t gum disease just a sign of old age?” Are you at risk of gum disease? Some 80% of the UK population are estimated to...
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Fluoride toothpaste and water fluoridisation has had a significant effect on reducing the levels of decay in the UK, explains Dursley dentist Richard Whitcombe from Castle Gate Dental Practice. But research carried out every ten years in the Child Dental Health Survey...
