New evidence suggests a further correlation between oral and heart health, according to a recent Fox News report. Recent research has found that patients who have prosthetic heart valves may be more at risk of developing serious infections when undergoing invasive dental procedures. Infective endocarditis, or infections of the heart valve or lining, was shown […]
Recently, a study published online claimed an association between higher prenatal fluoride exposure and subsequent lower IQ scores in children, and the American Dental Association (ADA) has responded. In the study, researchers looked at 299 pairs of moms and children in Mexico, analyzing their general cognitive indexes and IQ analyses. According to a recent ADA […]
When it comes to gum health, most people know that a seeing some “pink in the sink” on a regular basis is not normal. Bleeding gums are often a sign of a bigger issue and should always be addressed, but what about itchy gums? While itchy gums don’t always signal an oral health problem, it’s […]
If you’ve stepped foot into a grocery store in the last week, you are very well aware of what holiday is quickly approaching. As soon as you walk into just about any store, you’re immediately greeted by overflowing shelves of every Halloween candy you could possible think of. You know what else is overflowing? Cautious […]
What Is Sedation Dentistry? Sedation dentistry is exactly what it sounds like; utilizing a sedation-causing agent during a dental procedure to assist patients in achieving a very relaxed and comfortable state of being. Odontophobia, or dental phobia, is a serious condition in which a patient has developed an extreme fear of all things related to […]
New Research Released Against Charcoal Based Oral Health Products
The current oral health trend of using products containing activated charcoal to whiten teeth has recently been examined by a leading charity in the United Kingdom. The Oral Health Foundation analyzed research that claimed the products were safe and effective, finding that there is insufficient clinical and laboratory data to substantiate the claims. The not […]