PEOPLE with high blood sugar due to a poorly controlled diabetes are at two to three times higher risk of developing periodontal disease, according to a study. Periodontal disease is a severe form of gum disease that can cause tooth loss, affecting up to 15 per cent of the population. Indeed, periodontal disease is considered as a complication of diabetes …

A LOZENGE made from ‘friendly’ bacteria is being used to fight gum disease caused by a build-up of other bacteria on the teeth near the gum line. Gums become more inflamed as the immune system tries to fight the bacteria, and this can be the reason gums bleed when you brush. The chronic inflammation is also associated with a raised …

KIND thanked Apollonia this week for our very kind donation of £260 towards their work with those less fortunate children and families from within our local community. This donation was very much appreciated by them and has helped to get their 40th birthday year off to a great start. 2015 will be a special year for KIND and they are …