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Poor oral health may contribute to declines in brain health
Taking care of your teeth and gums may offer benefits beyond oral health such as improving brain health, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference ...
Feb 2, 2023
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Study compares pharmacologic treatments for managing tooth extraction pain
A recent study published in the Journal of Dental Research (JDR) has compared the effectiveness of ten pharmacological interventions in order to develop guidelines for acute pain management after tooth extraction in adults.
Jan 30, 2023
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Gum infection may be a risk factor for heart arrhythmia, researchers find
Periodontitis, a gum disease, can lead to a litany of dental issues from bad breath to bleeding and lost teeth. Now, researchers at Hiroshima University have found that it could be connected to even more severe problems elsewhere ...
Jan 27, 2023
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Study: Heavy smokers with severe periodontitis receive no benefit from treatment
Smoking can have a serious impact on the effect of the treatment of periodontitis—a widespread condition that leads to degradation of the teeth's supportive tissue and, in serious cases, to loss of the teeth.
Jan 26, 2023
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Study measures impact of Medicaid dental coverage for Virginia's pregnant population
When pregnant, taking care of your health is more important than ever. This also includes your oral health. Because of various changes happening in your body, like hormones and eating habits, pregnancy is often a period of ...
Jan 23, 2023
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Apple cider vinegar: Is drinking this popular home remedy bad for your teeth? A dentist explains
Apple cider vinegar has become a popular home remedy in recent years and has been used for centuries in cooking and medicine. It's thought to help with a wide range of health issues, including high cholesterol, blood sugar ...
Jan 20, 2023
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Regenerative drug restores bone in preclinical study
Bone loss is a part of aging that compromises quality of life and movement in many older people, but regenerative treatments to improve their health and well-being have been limited. Now, a study led by Lankenau Institute ...
Jan 19, 2023
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Benefits of oral hygiene can drive university students in Japan toward dental check-ups
In Japan, the frequency at which university students undergo oral health check-ups is reportedly much lower than that of the overall population. This is a cause of concern because frequent oral health check-ups are directly ...
Jan 18, 2023
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Black women suffer most from tooth loss, Brazilian study finds
In Brazil, tooth loss is 19% more frequent among Black women than White men. Among women, it is 26% more frequent for Blacks than Whites. Among Blacks, self-defined on the basis of skin color, it is 14% more frequent for ...
Jan 11, 2023
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Towards better dental cavity diagnosis with nondestructive infrared imaging
Dental caries, also called "cavities" or "tooth decay," can be debilitating. Modern dentistry has tried-and-tested solutions for treating caries of many shapes and sizes without needing to remove the tooth altogether. Dental ...
Jan 11, 2023
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Ask the Pediatrician: Do babies get tooth decay, and when do they start brushing teeth?
Tooth decay (dental caries) is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases in the United States.
Jan 9, 2023
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No, you shouldn't pry your braces off with a spoon: TikTok hacks making dentists cringe
A new wave of TikTok trends has dentists cringing and warning young people of "Do It Yourself" dangers when it comes to teeth.
Jan 4, 2023
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease raises risk for periodontitis: Study
Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have an increased risk for periodontitis development, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in Biomedicines.
Dec 29, 2022
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Variety in enamel composition may predict later tooth health
Tooth decay has forced unpleasant dental visits on most of the U.S. population. In fact, over 90% of adults have had at least one cavity. Furthermore, longer lifespans and egregious dental health disparities are contributing ...
Dec 21, 2022
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Oral disorders research funding 'severely lacking,' finds study
Major government research funding schemes aren't keeping up with the burden of oral diseases, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Melbourne, the University of Sydney, the University of Queensland ...
Dec 21, 2022
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Anti-inflammatory drugs commonly taken by children can cause alterations to dental enamel, study shows
A study conducted at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil and described in an article published in the journal Scientific Reports shows that anti-inflammatory drugs commonly taken by children may be associated with ...
Dec 20, 2022
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How to prevent 'wine teeth' this holiday
Why do some people's teeth stain after drinking red wine, and how can you prevent it during the holidays?
Dec 15, 2022
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No increased COVID risk for dental practitioners during clinical activities, study finds
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many dental clinics faced temporary closure or capacity restrictions due to what was believed to be an increased risk associated with aerosol procedures.
Dec 14, 2022
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Smoking, vaping both bad for your teeth and gums: Study
For those who care about their teeth, a new study sounds a pretty clear alarm: using tobacco in any form—including the increasingly popular practice of vaping—is a recipe for a dental nightmare.
Dec 13, 2022
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