If you haven’t been to the dentist for a while, you might like to make an appointment after reading Kerry Bone’s post below: A new study suggests hidden bacterial biofilms can lurk silently inside arterial plaque for decades, shielded from the immune system until a viral illness or other trigger awakens them. Once activated, the … Read more
When we think of any health issue, most people think of it in isolation. For example, we often hear the term “mental health” and think that this only affects our brain and mood. Likewise, with a thyroid condition or heart problem. However, all these conditions and many others are all intricately linked — and this … Read more
Oral microbial health can influence the health of teeth and gums, as well as systemic health. As we are beginning to understand, the body contains may distinct microbiomes. The oral cavity is no exception, harbouring up to 200 microbial species per person and several discrete microbial colonies on the different surfaces available for adherence (teeth, … Read more