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BUENA PARK, Calif., April 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Fresh®, Inc., maker of the best-selling FireFly® toothbrush, announced that it has entered a new licensing agreement as the exclusive U.S. manufacturer and marketer of Angry Birds® branded oral care products. Angry Birds fever has captivated a broad swath of consumers across all generations, and Dr. Fresh is the first to leverage the brand's appeal in an innovative oral care line. (Photo:...

Taxing sugar to make sweets and other unhealthy food more expensive would not prevent gum disease, warn the makers of Eludril mouthwash and Elgydium toothpaste. It follows calls for a major policy shift, such as higher taxes, to reduce sugar consumption, which has trebled over the last 50 years. Bournemouth, Dorset (PRWEB) March 27, 2012 Taxing sugar to make sweets and other unhealthy food more expensive would not prevent gum disease, warn the makers of Eludril mouthwash and Elgydium...

A consumer alert for a brand of electronic toothbrush found to chip teeth, cut gums and wreak havoc on your face was announced by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday. The toothbrush in question: Arm & Hammer and Crest (pre-2009) Spinbrush. Injuries have been reported to the teeth, gums and eyes because of the toothbrush breaking. There also has been cases of choking due to broken pieces. An FDA consumer safety officer said reports indicate that parts of the...

Fresh breath is a must on Valentine’s Day and not just for kissing – gum disease and mouth bacteria are increasingly being linked to heart problems, warn oral health experts from Eludril and Elgydium. Bournemouth, Dorset (PRWEB) February 13, 2012 Fresh breath is a must on Valentine’s Day and not just for kissing – gum disease and mouth bacteria are increasingly being linked to heart problems, warn oral health experts from Eludril and Elgydium. Gum disease can literally break your...

HUMMELSTOWN, Pa., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An animal's dental health is more than just a cosmetic issue. Poor oral hygiene may lead to serious disease in our pets. Given that February is National Pet Dental Health Month, the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association encourages you to better care for your pet's teeth. Just as we can experience plaque and bacteria build-up in our mouths, so can our animals. The American Veterinary Dental Society states that "oral...

Stripping some mouth bacteria of their access key to gangs of other pathogenic oral bacteria could help prevent gum disease and tooth loss. The study, published in the journal Microbiology suggests that this bacterial access key could be a drug target for people who are at high risk of developing gum disease. Oral bacteria called Treponema denticola frequently gang up in communities with other pathogenic oral bacteria to produce destructive dental plaque. This plaque, made up of bacteria,...

California Dental Association encourages commitment to dental health in 2012 (PRWEB) December 27, 2011 The California Dental Association recommends a New Year’s resolution that focuses on a commitment to healthy oral hygiene habits. Among others, three essential steps for good oral health are brushing, flossing and seeing your dentist regularly. Get into a routine of brushing with a fluoride toothpaste for two minutes at least twice a day, flossing regularly and scheduling periodic...

CHICAGO, Dec.12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Routine tooth brushing and flossing and regular check-ups by a dental professional remains the cornerstone of a healthy mouth. However, according to the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), pairing a few well-known healthy-lifestyle habits with your daily oral health regimen may also help reduce your risk for periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the gum tissue and other structures...

Millions of people are unaware they are at greater risk of suffering from gum disease and the potentially serious health problems associated with it, warn oral hygiene experts from Eludril and Elgydium. Bournemouth, Dorset (PRWEB) October 27, 2011 Millions of people are unaware they are at greater risk of suffering from gum disease and the potentially serious health problems associated with it, warn oral hygiene experts from Eludril and Elgydium. Gum disease is statistically more likely...

Increasing numbers of people are using mouthwash to help beat gum disease but many may still be confused by the ingredients, warn oral health experts from Eludril and Elgydium. Bournemouth, Dorset (PRWEB) August 31, 2011 Increasing numbers of people are using mouthwash to help beat gum disease but many may still be confused by the ingredients, warn oral health experts from Eludril and Elgydium. Sales of mouthwash in the UK have increased by 44 per cent over the last five years –...