During a dental visit, your body may be exposed to several substances that are known to cause allergic reactions. An allergic reaction can be triggered when you inhale, swallow, inject, or make contact with an allergen that causes a response from your immune system. Most allergic reactions, such as hay fever, are relatively mild but […]
There are trillions of different types of bacteria found in our gut, most of which help to maintain our immune systems and aid with digestion. However, an imbalance of the “good” and “bad” bacteria in the gut could trigger disease or increase the risk of colon cancer. According to two new studies, a type of
It turns out that when your mom used to tell you to quit drinking soda because it rots your teeth, she was right. Kim McFarland, D.D.S., the associate professor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln, has noticed an increase in the cases of tooth enamel erosion among patients which
According to a new study led by The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) School of Medicine and Dentistry, people who exhibit poor dental health or gum disease may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. This study, which was led by Professor St. John Crean and Dr. Sim Singhrao from UCLan, compared ten donated
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Certain dental procedures may require a level of sedation to ensure that the patient is comfortable and free of pain but very little research has been done on the affects of different types of anesthesia on children. Priyanshi Ritwik, DDS, MS, the associate professor of pediatric dentistry at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, led
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Dental Anxiety: Regular visits to the dentist are important for maintaining good oral health but anxiety or fear of the dentist keeps many Americans from visiting on a regular basis. In fact, a 2009 study conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that dental anxiety causes up to 50 percent
The positive effects that dairy products have on bone health have been well known but very little attention has been given to how dairy products affect oral health. A recent study published in the May/ June 2013 issue of General Dentistry investigated the effect of cheese and dairy products on oral health and found that
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The international oral health situation is looking pretty dismal as a recent report shows that billions of people around the world are suffering from a variety of untreated dental problems. This report led by Professor Wagner Marcenes of the Institute of Dentistry at Queen Mary, University of London, was recently published in the Journal of
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Many people believe they should throw away their toothbrush after experiencing a sore throat, cold, or other illness to prevent reinfection. But is this necessary? At Wilhite Plano Dentist, we provide you with accurate information based on the latest research to help you make the best decision for your oral health. Understanding the Link Between
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Chewing Gum Can Improve Oral Health Most of us have been told our entire lives that gum is bad for our teeth for a number of reasons including its sticky quality, sugar content (some gum types), the soreness it causes to the jaw, and the problems it causes to traditional braces. However, the American Dental
Studies Show Coffee Decreases Tooth Decay Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages throughout the world with 54% of Americans drinking coffee daily. Most coffee drinkers consume it for the energy boost with little concern about how it can affect their health. However, coffee can have several health benefits, one of the most
A recent study that appeared in the journal Nature Genetics has found that humans have lost diversity in their oral bacteria over the past 7,500 years which scientists attribute to chronic oral diseases in modern humans. This study was done by researchers from the University of Adelaide’s Australian Centre for Ancient DNA, the University of
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