Dentistry
Cracked teeth. Grinding. Sore jaws. Dentists say COVID-19 stress is affecting our dental health
Along with everything else, COVID-19 is also creating problems with our teeth.
Jan 24, 2022
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Dentistry
Social isolation among older adults linked to having fewer teeth
Older adults who are socially isolated are more likely to have missing teeth—and to lose their teeth more quickly over time—than those with more social interaction, according to a new study of Chinese older adults led ...
Jan 20, 2022
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Dentistry
Mystery of children's 'chalky teeth' explained
One in five children have chalky tooth enamel—visible as discolored enamel spots—which often causes severe toothache and decay, and sometimes leads to abscesses, extractions and orthodontic problems.
Dec 21, 2021
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Doctors find tooth growing inside a patient's nose
A 38-year-old male patient complaining of difficulty breathing through one of his nostrils for several years was found to have an ectopic tooth growing in his nose. In their paper published in The New England Journal of Medicine ...
Dentistry
Why do I grind my teeth and clench my jaw? And what can I do about it?
Dentists have reported a rise in teeth clenching and grinding since the pandemic began.
Dec 3, 2021
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Dentistry
Finite element analysis of orthodontic relapse in different maxillary arch form
Orthodontic relapse is fairly common; however, the mechanisms between relapse and the dental arch form remain unclear. The purpose of the study described in a new article in the BIO Integration journal was to establish three-dimensional ...
Nov 15, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Baby teeth may one day help identify kids at risk for mental disorders later in life
The thickness of growth marks in primary (or "baby") teeth may help identify children at risk for depression and other mental health disorders later in life, according to a groundbreaking investigation led by researchers ...
Nov 10, 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
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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