Dental care remains critical for tens of millions of Americans, even during the pandemic. More than one-quarter of U.S. adults live with untreated tooth decay, with nearly half of adults over 30 showing signs of gum disease. ...
Jan 19, 2021
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When Kate Faith was laid off in March at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, her stress levels skyrocketed. She worried about making ends meet as a single parent to her 1-year-old daughter and about her family and friends ...
Oct 14, 2020
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For the first time, researchers have directly visualized how speaking produces and expels droplets of saliva into the air. The smallest droplets can be inhaled by other people and are a primary way that respiratory infections ...
Oct 13, 2020
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(HealthDay)—Dentists are drilling down on another worrying trend related to the coronavirus: more cracked teeth.
Sep 24, 2020
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New knowledge on the cellular makeup and growth of teeth can expedite developments in the treatment of tooth sensitivity and regenerative dentistry—a biological therapy for damaged teeth. The study, which was conducted ...
Sep 23, 2020
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(HealthDay)—Fluoride in drinking water reduces the odds for severe cavities in baby teeth, researchers from New Zealand report.
Aug 20, 2020
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Gum disease, especially the kind that is irreversible and causes tooth loss, may be associated with mild cognitive impairment and dementia 20 years later, according to a study published in the July 29, 2020, online issue ...
Jul 29, 2020
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The first international evidence-based treatment guidelines for gum disease—which affects 50% of all adults—are published today in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, the official publication of the European Federation ...
Jul 28, 2020
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(HealthDay)—Weathering the coronavirus pandemic might include imbibing a few glasses of red wine on occasion, but one expert says you don't have to wind up with stained teeth because of it.
May 22, 2020
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My health conscious friends and colleagues tell me that they need an alternative to soda but plain water is too boring. They, like many people, are turning to sparkling water and flavored seltzer water.
May 7, 2020
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