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By Reno Laser Dentistry

January 20, 2012

Category: dentist reno

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In previous blogs I know that I’ve discussed oral health topics and what not to eat, but this article puts a little spin to the topic. The Dental Health Foundation in the UK has a bill that health care professional’s especially dental professionals to discuss the importance of diet and lifestyle with patients. What a great way for patient education for parents and children at each dental appointment.

According to WorldDental.org a Dental Health Magazine, “calls on dental professional's to improve oral health with patient education to parents when their children visit their dentist.

With oral health greatly affected by diet, exercise, smoking and drinking habits, the British Dental Health Foundation believes the move will hopefully encourage more people to consider how their lifestyle could be affecting not just their health, but also their oral health.

Previous research has shown frequent consumption of sugary foods and drinks can damage oral health, while studies have also demonstrated people who stay fit and healthy are 40 per cent less likely to develop tooth-threatening gum infections that could lead to gum disease.

Mouth cancer also remains a big issue in the UK with the incidence of mouth cancer cases rising by 46 per cent since 1997. An estimated 30,000 people will die from the disease over the next decade unless more is done to change lifestyles, especially attitudes to smoking, alcohol, diet and exercise – some of the main risk factors for mouth cancer.

“Taking the time out to discuss a patient’s smoking habit, alcohol consumption levels or poor diet could save lives, as all of those are associated with the risk of developing mouth cancer.

“Finding out that a patient doesn’t brush their teeth two minutes twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste could potentially set them on the road to developing a good routine and save them having to endure restorative or emergency work later in life.

“If the healthcare profession and particularly the dental profession discussed with their patients how their oral health could be improved, I firmly believe we would see the number of developing dental diseases fall across a period of time."

You can read the full article at http://worldental.org/dental-news/knowledge-dental-patients-lifestyles-a-must-improve-oral-health/5685/

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