Brushing at least twice a day keeps the dentist at bay: CBS
1 week, 1 day ago

Brushing at least twice a day keeps the dentist at bay: CBS

Dutch News  

People who brush their teeth twice a day have healthier teeth and gums than people who brush just once or not at all, lessening their chances of serious illness, according to national statistics agency CBS. One in six of all adults said they had had a toothache in the last 12 months, and one in five had experienced bleeding gums, the CBS said in its annual health monitor, published ahead of World Oral Health Day on Thursday Bad oral health is linked to a number of serious health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, kidney and lung disease, and obesity. Some 50% of people who rated their health as bad or very bad, had bad teeth as well, compared with just 10% of those who gave their health top marks. Gum disease was three times as prevalent in the under-18s with bad or very bad oral health.

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10 Simple oral hygiene tips from WHO for strong teeth
3 weeks, 6 days ago

10 Simple oral hygiene tips from WHO for strong teeth

India Today  

Good oral health helps you to enjoy life. WHO BASIC ORAL HYGIENE TIPS: Brush your teeth twice a day: Brush your teeth twice a day—morning and evening—to remove plaque and food particles. Visit your dentist every once in a while: A check-up of your teeth is required to find early warning signs of tooth decay and gum disease. Do not …

This dental hygiene habit may lower stroke risk, scientists say
1 month, 3 weeks ago

This dental hygiene habit may lower stroke risk, scientists say

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

5 Tips To Keep Teeth Healthy & White
9 months, 2 weeks ago

5 Tips To Keep Teeth Healthy & White

The Quint  

Brush your teeth at least twice a day, especially before bed. Brushing your teeth at least twice a day is important for removing plaque and bacteria that can cause cavities and gum disease. Brush your teeth properly by moving the toothbrush in gentle, circular motions, it is important to use gentle, circular motions to remove plaque. Gently brush your tongue …

How brushing your teeth is linked to diabetes, heart health
1 year ago

How brushing your teeth is linked to diabetes, heart health

India Today  

Poor dental hygiene has been linked to various diseases. Dr Nidhi Kohli Suri, Senior Consultant, Dental Care, Max Multi Speciality Centre, Panchsheel Park, told IndiaToday.In diabetes undermines the body's immune defenses, making individuals susceptible to gum disease. In terms of heart health, untreated gum disease can cause ongoing inflammation that spreads through the bloodstream, leading to damage to blood vessels. …

Dental Hygiene: 5 smile tips for healthy teeth and gums
1 year, 1 month ago

Dental Hygiene: 5 smile tips for healthy teeth and gums

India TV News  

Maintaining proper dental hygiene is essential for overall health and well-being. By following these five dental hygiene tips—brushing twice daily, flossing daily, using mouthwash, maintaining a balanced diet, and visiting your dentist regularly—you can enjoy a lifetime of healthy smiles and overall well-being. Here are five important dental hygiene tips to help you achieve and maintain healthy teeth and gums. …

5 tips to up your dental care game for healthy and cavity-free teeth
2 years, 2 months ago

5 tips to up your dental care game for healthy and cavity-free teeth

Hindustan Times  

Have you ever looked in the mirror, stared at your smile and wondered, “Were my teeth always this yellow? Strong teeth, healthy gums and a halitosis-free mouth are signs of good overall health and important aspects of oral hygiene. 5 tips to up your dental care game for healthy and cavity-free teeth Dr. Kshama Chandan, Celebrity Dentist and Founder of …

New Year 2023 oral health tips as brushing teeth is not enough for dental hygiene
2 years, 2 months ago

New Year 2023 oral health tips as brushing teeth is not enough for dental hygiene

Hindustan Times  

Our capacity to eat, speak, smile and express emotions are impacted by our oral health where a person's oral health has an impact on their self-worth, academic achievement and attendance at work or school but millions of people experience pain and impairment due to dental disorders, which can range from gum disease and cavities to oral cancer and they cost …

How to properly brush your teeth
2 years, 8 months ago

How to properly brush your teeth

BBC  

How to properly brush your teeth Alamy Most of us don't use the most effective methods for brushing our teeth, despite the health risks of failing to do so Brushing your teeth effectively lowers your chances of getting a host of chronic diseases, as well as keeping your teeth and gums healthy. "More is not necessary to remove bacteria from …

World Oral Health Day 2022: Why Oral Health And Hygiene Should Never Be Overlooked
3 years ago

World Oral Health Day 2022: Why Oral Health And Hygiene Should Never Be Overlooked

News 18  

On the occasion of World Oral Health Day today, FDI World Dental Federation wants to inspire change by aiming on the significance of oral health for overall wellness. The results from a survey carried out in 10 developed countries, by YouGov on behalf of FDI, revealed that less than half of the parents proactively engage in limiting the intake of …

10 simple and surprising tweaks that can make keep your teeth in tip-top shape
3 years, 1 month ago

10 simple and surprising tweaks that can make keep your teeth in tip-top shape

Daily Mail  

Dental appointments are ever harder to come by. Ben Atkins, dentist and trustee of the Oral Health Foundation, says: ‘If you’re not concentrating on brushing every tooth for at least five seconds, you will miss teeth out. ‘Your partner’s toothbrush could be teeming with bacteria – and you’re putting that inside your mouth, and between your teeth,’ says Ben Atkins. …

How brushing teeth every day can protect you from heart disease, pneumonia
3 years, 4 months ago

How brushing teeth every day can protect you from heart disease, pneumonia

Hindustan Times  

Maintaining a good dental hygiene not only safeguards you from the risk of tooth decay and gum diseases, but also takes care of your heart and protects you from respiratory diseases and other chronic health problems. Brushing teeth frequently is linked with lower risks of atrial fibrillation and heart failure, according to a study published today in the European Journal …

Is brushing your teeth for two minutes really enough?
3 years, 4 months ago

Is brushing your teeth for two minutes really enough?

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In fact, plaque biofilms regrow on our teeth within …

Dental expert says NHS advice to scrub for two minutes at a time may not be enough
3 years, 5 months ago

Dental expert says NHS advice to scrub for two minutes at a time may not be enough

Daily Mail  

The staple advice of brushing your teeth for two minutes twice a day may be wrong, a dental expert has said. A dental expert says people should instead consider brushing for up to four minutes twice a day to get rid of the most of the teeth and gum harming plaque HOW TO USE AN ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH Place toothpaste on …

Why brushing your teeth could lower the risk of Covid
3 years, 11 months ago

Why brushing your teeth could lower the risk of Covid

Daily Mail  

Brushing your teeth could lower the risk of falling seriously ill with coronavirus, scientists have claimed. They said 'simple oral hygiene' such as brushing teeth twice a day for at least two minutes and using mouthwash after meals could cut the risk of severe Covid. This is not a proven route for Covid infection, and scientists said more evidence was …

5 Tips for Better Oral Hygiene
4 years, 3 months ago

5 Tips for Better Oral Hygiene

News 18  

Dental hygiene is extremely important. But very adverse oral health may lead to issues like malnutrition or even speech problems. Apart from regular advice like brushing teeth at least twice a day and having regular dental check-ups, there are many more steps a person can take to ensure dental and oral hygiene. Here are a few tips on how to …

Brushing teeth three times a day could reduce risk of heart failure, study claims
5 years, 3 months ago

Brushing teeth three times a day could reduce risk of heart failure, study claims

The Independent  

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One in three regularly forget to brush their teeth, survey claims
6 years, 1 month ago

One in three regularly forget to brush their teeth, survey claims

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One in three people regularly forget to brush their teeth with …

Dentists say brushing teeth twice a day is important, but when exactly?
7 years ago

Dentists say brushing teeth twice a day is important, but when exactly?

ABC  

We teach children to brush their teeth twice a day, and hopefully we're all still doing that as adults. "It's about diet, and so many of our processed foods have sugar in them that it's hard to get away from a sugary diet these days," Professor Manton said. Even babies should go to the dentist Professor Manton, who is also …

World Oral Health Day: How to choose a toothbrush, other tips to keep teeth happy
8 years ago

World Oral Health Day: How to choose a toothbrush, other tips to keep teeth happy

Hindustan Times  

Want to keep your teeth pearly white? Keep your toothbrush at a 45 degrees angle against your teeth and move it in small circular motion to clean each tooth. The right way to brush your teeth Place the toothbrush at a 45 degrees angle against your teeth and move it in small circular motion to clean each tooth. Here are …

Not brushing your teeth can trigger dementia and heart disease: A unique experiment shows how bad dental hygiene wrecks your entire body’s immune system
9 years, 9 months ago

Not brushing your teeth can trigger dementia and heart disease: A unique experiment shows how bad dental hygiene wrecks your entire body’s immune system

Daily Mail  

My dental health is something I have always taken seriously — and as a gadget fan, I’ve spent hundreds of pounds on the latest high-tech electronic toothbrushes and expensive toothpastes, gels and mouthwashes. Dr Van Tulleken, pictured with the show's presenter Jasmine Harman and dentist Serpil Djemal, discovered that in two weeks he was suffering mild gum disease and inflammation …

Four easy steps to healthy teeth and gums
12 years, 6 months ago

Four easy steps to healthy teeth and gums

Hindustan Times  

Brush your teeth twice a day: Teeth can even decay overnight, while you are asleep, so brush your teeth before going to bed as well as in the morning. HT Image Try to restrict sugary and starchy foods to mealtimes: Frequent consumption of sugar and starch can cause decay and acidic foods and drinks can cause erosion. Chew sugar-free gum …

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