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Oral Health And Aging
Did you know that by 2030 20% of the U.S. population will be 65 or older? That’s 70 million people. If you’re one of them, there’s a good chance you spend a lot of time thinking about how to enjoy this period of your life the most, and that often includes living a healthy, fit […]
Oral Health and Obesity: A Genetic Connection
A recent study published in the Journal of Periodontology confirms that individuals with a high body mass index are more susceptible to developing gum disease. In particular, overweight or obese patients, especially men, who carry a specific genetic variant were at an even greater risk. Furthermore, it appears that those same patients may have a […]
New Pain-free Anesthetic for the Dental Office
A promising new pain management treatment has been found to be safe and effective, and researchers believe that it can be successfully used in the dental office. The nasal spray Kovanaze was just put through a Phase 3 clinical trial, meaning it was given to a large group of people to confirm its effectiveness and […]
Oral Health Tips For Cancer Patients
Did you know that more than ⅓ of all cancer patients develop issues with their oral health during treatment? Side effects can include mouth sores, dry mouth, sensitive gums, infection and jaw pain. It’s important to include your dentist as part of your cancer care team, considering the close connection between oral and overall health. […]
Oral Health Benefits of Consuming Coffee
Great news for coffee lovers! There have been many benefits documented about consuming coffee, like protecting the liver, boosting metabolism, and reducing the risks of several chronic health conditions, like cancer, heart disease and diabetes, and now we can add benefits to oral health. According to a recent article from Dentistry Today, a recent study […]
Tooth Loss and Cognitive Decline
A recent study, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, investigated the connection between tooth loss and physical or cognitive health, examining information from the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study (JAGES) project. The JAGES project is one of the largest nation-wide research projects on aging, with more than 100,000 participants. By examining survey results, […]
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