Young smokers and drinkers risking oral health

The Chief executive of the Foundation, Dr Nigel Carter, warns that smokers are at a higher risk of developing gum disease, the most common cause of tooth loss in adults. Smoking and alcohol are also the two predominant causes of mouth cancer, and, when combined, increase the risk of getting the disease by up to. Continue reading >>

There is news of a development of a vaccine to treat periodontitis, a serious disease but quite a common one, where gum disease has progressed to cause bone loss and severe inflammation, often resulting in teeth to fall out. Continue reading >>