Month: December 2010
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Dentists Warn that Stress Caused by Financial Worries leading to Increased Levels of Teeth Grinding
This article is produced by the Irish Dental Association and may be viewed in full on their website, www.dentist.ie. Irish dentists have warned that they are encountering more and more cases of teeth grinding among their patients. Dentists believe that the increased levels of bruxism – the medical name for teeth grinding – are…
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Choosing a Dentist: Guidance to the Public
Editors Note: The following document is produced by the Irish Dental Council Choosing your Dentist The public expect that the dental care they receive will be of the highest quality, in a safe environment, using appropriate treatments and materials and that any aftercare necessary will be readily available. Dental care is a highly personalised interaction between patient and…
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Good Oral Hygiene Can Help Prevent Heart Disease
Fact. People who fail to brush their teeth twice a day have a higher chance of heart disease. The link between gum disease and heart problems is actually well known but experts have now been able to measure the effect of daily brushing. Recent studies have shown that people who never or rarely brush their teeth…