Neuroscience
Could the path to better brain health involve better mouth care?
Fresh breath, a pretty smile and healthy teeth and gums—they're the reasons you brush your teeth each day and see a dentist twice a year.
Nov 1, 2021
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Dentistry
Denied care, millions of Americans condemned to toothache
Swollen gums, rotten teeth, patients in excruciating pain, children afraid to smile.
Nov 1, 2021
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Dentistry
Root canal treatment work still favored for badly damaged teeth
Few patients regret having a severely damaged tooth saved by a root canal filling. A University of Gothenburg thesis shows that 87 percent would choose the same treatment again, if in need, although pain and discomfort around ...
Oct 28, 2021
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Dentistry
Is brushing your teeth for two minutes enough? Here's what the evidence says
A lot of us are familiar with the advice that we should brush our teeth twice a day, and for at least two minutes each time. Many of us over-estimate how long we brush our teeth for—by as much as a whole minute in some ...
Oct 27, 2021
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Dentistry
Survey of US dentists shows high rate of opioid prescriptions despite knowledge of effective alternatives
A survey of dentists in the United States finds that an overwhelming majority of those who responded believe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-acetaminophen combinations are as effective or more effective in managing ...
Oct 21, 2021
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Dentistry
New technique helps researchers understand how acid damages teeth
The University of Surrey and the School of Dentistry at the University of Birmingham have developed a new technique to improve understanding of how acid damages teeth at the microstructural level.
Oct 14, 2021
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Dentistry
Study finds that heartburn drugs may provide unexpected benefits for those with gum disease
The use of heartburn medication is associated with decreased severity of gum disease, according to a recent University at Buffalo study.
Oct 13, 2021
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Dentistry
Children from wealthy backgrounds at greater risk of tooth wear
Children who attend private schools or have a high family income are more susceptible to wearing down their teeth than those from lower socio-economic areas according to a global study of 30 countries.
Oct 12, 2021
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Cardiology
Poor oral health may impact COVID-19 severity, especially for cardiac patients
The correlation between poor oral health and COVID-19 severity, as well as the correlation between oral health and delayed recovery, demonstrates a potential need to consider oral health an additional risk factor for cardiac ...
Oct 8, 2021
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Dentistry
Study: The best, worst and unproven tools to care for your teeth
Do probiotics prevent gum disease? Is flossing necessary? Many patients are unable to confidently answer these questions and more due to the abundance of conflicting medical information. However, new research led by the University ...
Sep 30, 2021
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