When your dentist gives you an examination he or she may see (or smell) some things that could be very revealing about your health. Read on to see what your mouth might expose about your health. 1. Bleeding gums It is not that uncommon for your gums to occasionally bleed when flossing if you haven’t […]
The American Dental Association recently released new guidelines for treating patients with gum disease. According to newly released guidelines by the American Dental Association, dentists who are treating patients with gum disease or periodontitis should initially use scaling and root planing (SRP), deep cleaning of the teeth, for treatment. According to ADA President and periodontist
As parents, we always want to make sure our children are healthy and that includes a strong oral hygiene routine. Researchers have found that the key to kids’ dental health is encouraging good habits at home. Proper education must begin right away and expectant mothers should learn how to keep their children’s oral health in
Researchers from the University of Bristol recently developed a new technology that could increase protection against antibacterial and antifungal infection for weeks, months, or even years. This technology will have broad appeal across many areas, but one of the most interesting is dentistry. According to statistics, “one in seven composite fillings fail within seven years
Women who are postmenopausal with osteoporosis are at a greater risk of losing their teeth. Tooth loss can be both painful and embarrassing and have an impact on quality of life. A recent study conducted by researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine sought to find which treatment for tooth loss “provides
People who have advanced tooth loss often have a history of inflammatory oral diseases. The University of Helsinki in collaboration with The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) recently published an extensive cohort study in the Journal of Dental Research that found that tooth loss is associated with diabetes, future cardiovascular events, and even
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The rapid advances in technology have been changing the way we do things in many sectors and dentistry is no exception. One of the areas dentists are utilizing digital technology is in crowns. It used to be that if you had a cracked or broken tooth and needed a crown, you would have to go
According to studies conducted in connection with a doctoral thesis at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, severe dental anxiety (DA) is linked to major health problems. The research (which included more than 3,500 subjects) also found that adults who suffer from DA are also unhappy with their appearance and suggests that the discontent may be
According to research being presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, a serotype of oral bacterium with possible links to systemic disease was found in a small cohort of African-American children residing in southwestern Alabama. This is the first time is has been found. Fifty-seven children, aged 5 to 10 years
In an exciting new development, scientists from Biomedical Research Institute (IBI), in Galicia, Spain, have patented a faster, more reliable and less invasive technique for detecting carcinomas in the oral mucosa. Currently, the sixth-leading cause of cancer-related death is malignant tumors in the oral cavity. A quicker and more accurate diagnosis can lead to improved
Researchers at University of Michigan and Newcastle University recently discovered Arginine, a naturally occurring amino acid found in food, breaks down dental plaque. This could help millions of people avoid gum disease and cavities. Arginine is found in poultry, fish, red meat, and dairy products and is already used in some dental products for tooth
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Your toothbrush is one of the most important tools for maintaining good oral hygiene—but have you ever thought about what might be lurking on it? Recent studies have shown that toothbrushes stored in typical bathroom environments can harbor harmful bacteria, viruses, and even fecal matter due to their proximity to toilets and shared spaces. At
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