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Bottled Water Could Cause Tooth Decay
With Children’s Dental Health Month occurring last month, many recent stories in the dental care world have revolved around the rising rates of tooth decay in kids. Advice has been given about ensuring your children are brushing and flossing daily, visiting their dentist regularly, avoiding sugary snacks and beverages, but it’s not very often that […]
High-Fluoride Toothpaste to Fight Tooth Decay
***UPDATED: May 10, 2013*** The issue of fluoride, specifically of fluoridating public water sources, has been a hot topic in recent years. Despite nearly 50 years of research showing the oral health benefits of the mineral, controversy exists as to whether the additive is helpful or hurtful to the American public. Recently, new evidence has […]
Oral Bacteria to Blame for Blood Clots
At the recent Society for General Microbiology’s Spring Conference, held in Dublin, Ireland, scientists revealed their work on the correlation between oral bacteria and a life-threatening condition, known as endocarditis. The bacteria, scientifically named Streptococcus gordonii, are commonly found in the mouth and contribute to the development of plaque. Brushing and flossing regularly, as well […]
Research Explains Source of Dental Phobia
Many people suffer from anxiety when visiting their dentist, and whether it’s fear of pain or simply the unknown, it’s difficult to pinpoint the root of the problem. However, a group of researchers attempted to investigate deeper into the issue and found some pretty amazing results. Would you believe that hair color can be an […]
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Nearly 40,000 people nationwide are diagnosed with oral cancer every year, resulting in approximately two dozen deaths daily. But according to the Dental PR News article, “Education and Exams for Oral Cancer Awareness Month,” there is something you can do to avoid becoming part of this statistic. Early detection and diagnosis are key elements to […]
Poor Oral Health Linked to Dementia
***UPDATED: July 24, 2015*** A recent study has identified evidence that saliva could be used to detect changes related to Alzheimer’s, a disease that is traditionally diagnosed at a late stage using costly and invasive techniques. According to an article in the Dental Tribune, subjects were divided into three groups: patients with Alzheimer’s, those with […]
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