Dental Health

Tooth Loss in Seniors Linked to Physical and Mental Deterioration

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Dr. Georgios Tsakos, of the University College London\’s Department of Epidemiology and Public Health in the U.K., recently published findings in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society linking senior tooth loss to physical and mental decline. Dr. Tsakos and his coauthors analyzed data from the English Longitudinal Study of Aging (ELSA) that included more […]

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Bad Breath (Halitosis) and Dental Care

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What Is Bad Breath (Halitosis)? Bad breath (halitosis) is the unpleasant odor produced when exhaling. More than 80 million people suffer from halitosis and the condition is unable to be eliminated with normal, consistent oral hygiene routines. Halitosis can be an embarrassing condition and some people are not even aware they suffer from it. What Causes

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Schedule a Dental Checkup for Child Before School Starts

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It’s hard to believe but the summer is about half over and children will soon be heading back to school.  Parents typically make sure that their children get physical examinations, booster shots, and vision and hearing tests before returning to school but they may overlook making dental appointments for checkups before school starts.  Dental checkups

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Understanding the Link Between Oral Cancer and Genetics

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Oral cancer is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that affects thousands of Americans every year. While lifestyle factors such as tobacco use and alcohol consumption are widely known contributors, recent research has uncovered a deeper layer: genetics may also play a role in your risk for developing oral cancer. At Wilhite Plano Dentist, we

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Researchers Develop New Method for Extracting Oral Immune Cells

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The study of live immune cells is important for discovering how to treat and prevent disease but there have been no reliable methods for extracting immune cells and keeping them alive for study.  Dental researchers from Case Western Reserve University have developed a more reliable and less invasive method to remove live immune cells from

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Classification of Gum Disease by Genetic Signature May Allow for Early Detection and Treatment

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According to recent research published in the Journal of Dental Research, a new classification system for gum disease based on its genetic signature may help dentists diagnose it earlier and begin treatment.  Currently, gum disease is diagnosed by its clinical signs and symptoms but classifying and diagnosing gum disease by its genetic signature would allow

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Removing Infected Teeth before Heart Surgery May Increase Risk of Complications

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It has always been standard practice to remove abscessed or infected teeth before heart surgery to lower the risk of infection during the surgery as well as the risk of inflammation of the inner layer of the heart, or endocarditis, after surgery.  However, the evidence for this practice is quite limited and a new study

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Researching Cause of Dental Health Problems for HIV-Positive Patients

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While living with the HIV virus is certainly not easy, researchers are trying to gain a better understanding of the oral infections that affect many HIV-positive patients to help improve their lives.  HIV-positive patients, even those with proper dental health care practices, are susceptible to tooth decay and gum diseases in addition to infections caused

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