A New Study Drives Home The Importance of Tooth Brushing and Flossing
After a 2 week oral hygiene program of dental flossing and tooth brushing gingival bleeding and halitosis were greatly reduced.
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Savor the Snack, But Brush Before Bedtime
Good dental hygiene begins in infancy. Children's teeth should be cleaned from the moment they erupt.
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Tetracycline Plus Teeth Equal Gray Smile
New non invasive treatment plan significantly lightens teeth darkened by tetracycline stains.
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Diagnosis of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Better understanding of Charcot Marie Tooth disease forms the basis for a genetic test for CMT2.
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Periodontal Bacteria May Be Linked To Heart Disease
Specific bacteria in periodontal pockets might be an explanation for the relationship between periodontal disease and acute coronary syndrome.
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Parents Are Key To Babies' Healthy Smiles
Parents are the key to good oral health for their children, even before the first baby teeth develop.
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Protein-Coated Dental Implants Could Improve Bone Regeneration
Titanium dental implants coated with proteins that induce bone formation may be a key advancement in treating tooth loss due to gum disease.
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Could Dental Disease Contribute To Increased Risk Of Stroke?
Dental disease may play a role in the formation of carotid atheromas in patients already at risk for stroke.
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Ultrasound May Help Regrow Teeth
A team of University of Alberta researchers has created technology to regrow teeth: the first time scientists have been able to reform human dental tissue.
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Oral Health of Children and Adolescents Still Reflects Disparities
Targeted health promotion and increased access to dental services are needed to improve the oral health of adolescents in juvenile detention.
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Some Dental Questions Are Up to You and Your Dental Professional
As for dental care products that promote fresh breath, nearly 44 percent of respondents said using a tongue scraper is an important part of an oral care.
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Obesity Is a Significant Predictor of Periodontal Disease
The presence of periodontal infection combined with obesity may contribute to type 2 diabetes and its complications
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Use of Lasers in Periodontics
The increase in promotion of the use of lasers in periodontics has prompted many questions from periodontists, general practitioners and patients.
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Chronic Stress, Depression and Cortisol Levels are Potential Risk Indicators for Periodontal Disease
Stress may contribute to a disinterest in performing oral hygiene or proper dental care.
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Periodontitis May Increase C-reactive Protein Levels in Pregnancy
Pregnant women with periodontitis had 65 percent higher C reactive protein (CRP) levels compared to periodontally healthy women.
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Kids with Cavities Overweight, Not Underweight
The children with dental decay are not underweight in comparison to their peers.
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Seniors' Access to Dental Care Found Wanting
A survey presents a sobering picture of the dental needs and barriers to dental care experienced by seniors.
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Serious Oral Post-surgical Complication Identified in Patient on Prescribed Therapy for Osteopenia
Patient who received IV bisphosphonates associated with treatment for breast carcinoma develops osteonecrosis following periodontal surgical therapy.
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Seniors' Access to Dental Care Found Wanting
A survey of seniors' access to dental care presents a sobering picture of the dental needs and barriers to dental care.
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March Issue of JADA Explores Saliva
Results showed that saliva could be a significant component in diagnosing and monitoring periodontal disease.
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Preventing Periodontal Disease
Gum disease, not dental cavities, is the primary cause of adult tooth loss.
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Substance Ravages and Destroys Teeth, Gums
Dentists attribute the rampant decay of "meth mouth" to a lack of a user's concern about oral hygiene combined with drug induced dry mouth and teeth grinding.
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Medications and Cough Syrups May Cause Cavities
Some children's medicines may cause cavities while they are fighting other health issues.
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Correct Diagnosis Provides Relief for Cotton Mouth Sufferers
Sufferers may experience extensive dental decay, infections of the tissues of the mouth, difficulty in speaking, eating and swallowing, mouth sores, an altered sense of taste and difficulty wearing dentures.
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Removing Gaps Depends on Overall Health
The success or failure of a dental implant relies on a number of factors, including the quality of the patient's overall health.
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Dry Mouth
Saliva helps wash away cavity causing bacteria, provides enzymes to help digest food, protects teeth from decay and keeps oral tissues healthy.
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Underused Cost-effective Tool Is an Easy Way To Prevent Decay
Dental sealants can prevent tooth decay in these very susceptible areas.
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Drinking Pink Liquid May Lead To a Black Tongue
Dentists are often the first to diagnose and treat oral reactions, especially since many reactions occur with any medications used in excess, or in combinations with other drugs.
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Braces Align Crooked Teeth and Boost Self-Esteem
A dentist usually recommends braces to improve the patient's physical facial appearance.
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Take Care of Your Child's Smile for Life
Child's first trip to a dentist occurs six months after his or her first tooth erupts.
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Fluoride Varnish Helps Prevent Tooth Decay in Children
Fluoride varnish, a dental preventive treatment, reduces the incidence of early childhood tooth decay in combination with dental health counseling for parents.
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What to Do About Sensitive Teeth
Avoid using whitening or tartar control toothpastes as they may increase sensitivity to hot or cold.
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If You Must - Tips to Drink Soda and Minimize Tooth Decay
Soft drinks can eat away the protective enamel on your teeth, causing tooth decay.
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New Clue to Tooth Decay Could Lead to Advances in Screening Children at High Risk of Dental Disease
levels of alpha defensin might be a biological factor that contributes to making some children naturally more susceptible to tooth decay.
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Give Thanks for the Cranberry, Say Dental Researchers
Brush your teeth after dinner, don't snack often, stay away from sugary foods, use a mouth rinse, and get regular dental checkups.
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When It's Time for Wisdom Teeth To Go
It's not unusual to find patients who have perfectly good teeth, except for the wisdom teeth.
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Amoxicillin Use During Infancy May Be Linked To Tooth Enamel Defects
Tvidence suggests that amoxicillin use could be associated with dental enamel defects, and even a small effect on dental enamel could have a significant effect on the public's dental health.
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Dental Hygiene at a Young Age
One common dental hygiene problem is gum disease which can be equally devastating since it leads to loss of teeth.
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Smokers Less Likely to Visit Dentist Than Nonsmokers
They are the very population that should be seeking more dental care.
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Women More Afraid of Dentists Than Men
Level of fear of dentists among men is probably underreported.
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