Maintaining good oral health care throughout life is very beneficial to children\’s dental health and it is important to begin good oral health care practices at a young age. Parents should start cleaning their children’s teeth as soon as their first tooth appears and instill good dental health care habits in them until they are old […]
Tooth enamel is the layer of tissue that covers the crown, or visible part of the tooth to keep it protected. This tissue is the hardest substance found in the human body but it is also vulnerable to thinning and decay which could expose inner layers of the tooth. As tooth enamel erodes, the risk
Overconsumption of sugar is a major problem facing both the U.K. and the United States that causes obesity, dental health problems, diabetes, and heart disease. Recently, a group of leading worldwide health experts formed Action on Sugar, a group dedicated to educating the public on the health risks of sugar consumption and what they deem
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There are many Americans with dental coverage on their health insurance but according to a recent study from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Americans with dental coverage do not always use it to get dental care. These findings suggest that it may take outreach and education to help people with coverage understand the
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Many of us have been taught that brushing daily is one of the best ways to avoid cavities and gum disease but recent research indicates that the presence of an antibacterial agent in some toothpastes makes them more effective. According to the new study conducted by a team from the Cochrane Oral Health Group, toothpastes
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When people take the time to practice good oral hygiene habits, they often believe they are keeping their mouths healthy by reducing their risks of infection, gum disease, and tooth loss. While good oral hygiene does accomplish these things, its effects may go much further than the mouth as studies have linked good oral health
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While the number of people who receive preventative dental care in the U.S. has increased in the last decade, a recent study reveals a disparity between ethnic groups in the reception of dental care, especially in Americans above middle age. This study is one of the largest and most comprehensive done on the subject of
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Innovative Oral Health Solutions At Wilhite Plano Dentist, we’re excited to share the latest advancements in oral health care. Introducing a revolutionary candy that leverages L. Paracasei bacteria to combat harmful oral bacteria effectively. Understanding Oral Bacteria Our mouths host a delicate balance of good and bad bacteria. Harmful bacteria like Mutans streptococci produce acids
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The oral bacteria that reside in the mouth of every individual are as unique to each person as a fingerprint and may be heavily determined by ethnicity. In a recent study, scientists identified 398 different species of microbes from bacteria samples of 100 participants that represented four different ethnicities including white, non-Hispanic black, Chinese, and
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When an athlete is training for an event such as the Olympics, their oral health is never considered in their routine. However, a new study found that an athlete’s performance can be impacted by poor oral health. In the study led by Professor Ian Needleman of the University College London Eastman Dental Institute, he and
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The human mouth is almost always in use due to activities such as eating, drinking, talking and breathing. This constant use of the mouth makes it a valuable source of health information about the entire body which is why a team of researchers from National Taiwan University developed a sensor to monitor oral activities. The
From an early age, we are told to practice good oral health care to avoid getting cavities. Cavities are a form of tooth decay that is caused by lactic acids that form in the mouth from fermented carbohydrates and strip teeth of their minerals. However, researchers from the University at Buffalo, NY claim that previous
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