Periodontitis has been linked to several more serious health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and complications in pregnancy, and now researchers have used that connection to show that treatment for periodontal disease can actually reduce health care costs. According…
Did you know that over 40,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer this year? In five short years, nearly half of them will lose their battle against the fatal disease. The death rate associated with oral cancer…
Pulpitis is a dental condition which occurs when the pulp, the innermost part of the tooth that contains the nerves and blood supply, becomes inflamed. The most common cause for pulpitis is tooth decay, and because nearly 50% of the…
Move over toothpaste, there’s (potentially) a new oral health product being added to drug store shelves worldwide. As scientists gain further information on the role of pH in our mouths, product developers are taking advantage. According to a recent DrBicuspid.com…
***UPDATED: March 17, 2015*** New evidence suggests that visiting your dentist regularly to treat your gum disease may lower healthcare costs in the long run, especially for individuals who also suffer from heart disease. A study, first appearing in the…
Do you suffer from chronic bad breath? Referred to as halitosis, what you consider an embarrassing and unfortunate situation may actually be an indication of a more serious problem. There are several causes of bad breath, from consuming certain foods…
The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos is a multicenter study, funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute along with six other institutes, centers, and offices of the National Institutes of Health. Researchers have set out to determine…
Millions of people around the world suffer from dental phobia, a fear that can be so debilitating, some have skipped their dental appointments for decades. Triggered by a variety of factors, the fear can cause severe anxiety attacks with both…
***UPDATED: January 20, 2015*** A link between oral disease and heart health has been established for quite some time, but research has just found that chronic periodontitis sufferers need to be extra cautious. According to a recent Dentistry Today article,…
***UPDATED: April 30, 2015*** Earlier this month, the American Dental Association (ADA) released a report giving an update on the progress made with their Action for Dental Health initiative. “Action for Dental Health Year Two: A Progress Report,” aimed to…
