Baking soda and lemon juice combinations have become a popular home remedy. Some people claim that baking soda and lemon juice can improve the skin, treat heartburn, and whiten teeth. Several scientific studies have examined the health benefits of baking soda and lemon juice separately, but there is not much research to support the combined…

New research, published in the journal Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, shows that an antiseptic compound found in mouthwash destroys “friendly” oral bacteria that help maintain normal blood pressure levels. New research finds that mouthwash could destroy ‘friendly’ oral bacteria, which may have important consequences for a person’s cardiovascular health. Scientists know that the…

In most cases, people can treat minor gum bleeding at home. Good oral hygiene and natural remedies can treat and prevent gum bleeding. Gum bleeding is common and is typically not serious. A person may notice some blood after brushing their teeth or flossing, which can irritate sensitive gums. The most common reason a person’s…

Scientists have identified a molecular mechanism through which an oral bacterium accelerates colorectal cancer growth. An oral bacterium with links to tooth decay may speed up the growth of colorectal cancer. Tests have shown that around a third of people who develop colorectal cancer also have the bacterium, which has the name Fusobacterium nucleatum. Their…

Kate Scheer talks about the need for advanced diagnostic tools in implant treatment The latest dental implant systems offer various benefits, with being a stable, natural-looking replacement for missing teeth perhaps the most important. Implants have consequently become a highly-accepted treatment for partial or complete edentulism, with many patients now choosing implants over traditional alternatives…

Gum disease is common and unpleasant, but, according to a growing body of evidence, it could also play a role in a surprising range of seemingly unrelated health problems. Cleaning your teeth may be even more important than you thought. Plaque — a sticky substance that contains bacteria — builds up on teeth. If it…

The Kimbolton Dental Practice introduces the Bedford Dental Academy and some of the courses that it will be running over the next few months. As well as operating as a thriving dental surgery, we also run the Bedford Dental Academy a continuous professional development centre for all the dental team. Continuous professional development is an…

A broken jaw refers to a fracture of the jawbone or mandible, whereas a dislocated jaw is where the lower part of the jaw moves out of position. Both injuries have a variety of causes, including facial trauma. Stretching the jaw too much, such as when yawning or biting, can also cause dislocation. Both of…

Colin Campbell explains that whilst implant dentistry can be a profitable avenue, it’s important to do it in an ethical way. There is no question that people are drawn to implant dentistry because they think it is a profitable avenue in dentistry. In essence I don’t have a significant problem with that as long as…

Diyari Abdah explains how the X-Mind Trium 3D CBCT scanner has helped his practice. There is mounting evidence in the literature in regards to the diagnostic superiority of 3D imaging versus 2D. As a result, many clinicians today are using 3D imaging either by referring their patients to a CBCT-scanning centre or having mobile units…