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Dental Care and Dental Health News. Dental Health Care.
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Jul 29th, 2009
In response to a reported case of potassium bromide poisoning in an infant, associated with the use of a locally purchased teething product called Monell's Teething Cordial or "Cordial de Monell para la Denticion," NY DH is urging all parents to beware of the product and other illegal health remedies.
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Jul 21st, 2009
Research finds new benefits of aloe vera on dental health. The benefits of aloe vera on health are known since antiquity. This plant, much used for the skin, would also be good for teeth, and help fight cavities, according to a study published in the May-June issue of General Dentistry.
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Jul 9th, 2009
The Broome County Health Department is offering a special summer program where children between the ages of 4 and 16 can have their teeth cleaned, dental sealants applied and a comprehensive dental exam to determine their dental needs.
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Jul 9th, 2009
Ninety percent of dentists say that patients with dry mouth are taking multiple medications, linking the causes of dry mouth to medication.
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Jul 7th, 2009
There is some good news in the battle to prevent cavities in children. Research shows the use of xylitol helps prevent tooth decay by acting as an antibacterial agent.
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Jun 23rd, 2009
Maintenance is always needed for a good oral health. Dental care requires regular maintenance, as negligence will cause problems to develop with your teeth. Here is a five point plan from the Canadian Dental Association that can help to prevent dental problems and keep your teeth and gum healthy.
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Jun 17th, 2009
Let's say you go to see your dentist for a wisdom teeth removal. The patient already knows that the cost is very high and think that his or her dental insurance covers the cost of wisdom teeth removal. But then because of dentist's poor performance you get a dental infection.
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May 29th, 2009
Treating gum disease has been found by researchers to ease inflammation and pain associated with a severe form of rheumatoid arthritis.
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May 20th, 2009
A spokesman for the Hong Kong Department of Health said that Prowin Laboratories Ltd had initiated a voluntary recall of two batches of gels for mouth ulcer.
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May 19th, 2009
Osteoporosis and periodontitis are common diseases whose sufferers must cope with weakness, injury and reduced function as they lose bone more quickly than it is formed. While the mechanism of bone destruction in these diseases is understood, scientists have had less information about how bone formation is impaired.
