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
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
The American Academy of Pediatrics and The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommend that you should take your child to visit the dentist after the first tooth appears or by his or her first birthday, whichever comes first. This may seem very young, but it is so important to
What is a Cavity Cavities are tooth decay that develop into very small openings or holes on the hard surface of your teeth. They can affect both the outer part of your tooth (the enamel) and the inner layer (dentin). What Causes a Cavity Cavities can be caused by a
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
Oral infections and gum disease usually lead to gum inflammation and tooth loss in the oral cavity but a recent study shows that a pathogen associated with periodontal disease can increase the risk of atherosclerosis. According to the study published in PLOS Pathogens, the periodontal disease pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis can
Scientists have been researching techniques for growing new teeth using a patient’s stem cells which could replace the use of dental implants. An exhibit concerning the use of adult stem cells to grow new teeth is on display at the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition which was opened to the
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.
(Video from WFFA ABC 8 News is now longer available on their website) The veterans that return to America from our wars abroad often come home with a range of ailments such as various wounds or post traumatic stress disorder. However, one common problem among veterans that is often not
A recent study has shown for the first time that low-power lasers can be used to trigger stem cells in the body to form new tissue, including dentin in teeth. The study was done by a Harvard-led team that hopes their work can initiate a wave of clinical applications used
It is already well known that moderate consumption of red wine can have health benefits for the heart but recent research suggests that red wine may also benefit teeth by preventing cavities. A new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry investigates the effects red wine has
Fillings are a very common dental procedure but the material that dentists have traditionally used for fillings, amalgam, has fallen out of use. White composite filling materials which are indistinguishable from the tooth have taken the place of amalgam but they contain photoactive materials that must be hardened with light.
