MeSH tree: C07.793
Removing fluoride from drinking water could lead to more cavities in kids and higher health care costs, a new analysis suggests. Researchers estimate that if five states stop adding fluoride to public water, more than 132,000 ...
Mar 24, 2026
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Snus is clearly linked to damage to the gums. The connection to tooth decay, however, remains unclear, according to a systematic review published in Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. When it comes to white snus, more studies ...
Mar 23, 2026
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Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed a new patient-focused tool designed to better understand the lived experience of people wearing removable partial dentures. In their study published in the journal ...
Mar 20, 2026
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A tooth cavity and bleeding gums is a common scenario among Danish children—and one that researchers now connect to health problems long after the last baby tooth has left the mouth. Children who have multiple tooth cavities ...
Mar 2, 2026
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The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans and Alaska Natives has announced it will phase out the use of dental fillings containing mercury.
Feb 16, 2026
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Malocclusions, or misaligned bites, refers to a condition in which the upper and lower teeth do not align properly when the mouth is closed. It can arise from a variety of factors, including tooth position and jaw relationships. ...
Feb 9, 2026
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No matter how much they brush their teeth, some people still get more cavities than others, in part because of differences in genetics and the make-up of the microbes in their mouths. A new study has found human genetic factors ...
Jan 28, 2026
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A new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health finds that community water fluoridation (CWF) is not associated with significant changes in birth weight—a widely accepted indicator of infant health and ...
Jan 20, 2026
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Day or night, many of us grind or clench our teeth, and don't even realize we're doing it. Here are three questions to ask yourself.
Jan 20, 2026
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When the calendar flips to a new year, many of us aim to use this blank slate as the time to (finally) lose weight, drink less alcohol, hit the gym regularly or generally adopt healthier habits. When making such resolutions ...
Jan 19, 2026
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