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New Chew to Benefit Oral Health
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 story, researchers at Stony Brook University school of Dental Medicine and Ortek Therapeutics have developed […]
The Benefits of Visiting your Dentist Regularly
***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 November 2014 Harvard Heart Letter, and later discussed in a Dental Tribune article, found that […]
Is Your Bad Breath a Sign of a Bigger Problem?
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 and drinks and smoking cigarettes to a laundry list of health problems. According to a […]
Oral Health of America’s Hispanic Population
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 the role of culture in the the development of diseases in hopes of identifying risk […]
Developments in Pain-free Dentistry
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 physical and emotional symptoms, making the consequences of poor oral health more appealing than experiencing […]
Understanding Periodontal Disease
***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, research has shown that chronic periodontitis can have an effect on the severity of a […]
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