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Chronic Heartburn and Dental Care
If you suffer from chronic heartburn, new research indicates that you should not only be concerned about your esophagus, but your teeth as well. The condition, gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, occurs when the acidic contents of the stomach escape into the esophagus, often leading into the mouth, causing burning pain. The study, described in […]
Identifying and Treating Gingivitis
Poor oral hygiene can often lead to a number of dental health problems, many of which are often pretty painful. One of the most common ailments is gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums. A good way to avoid this issue, often caused by bacteria that accumulate on the teeth (plaque), is to learn about the […]
New and Improved Dental Implant Technique
Dental implants are a safe and effective way to replace missing or damaged teeth. Millions of patients have undergone the procedure, but are often unable to chew food until the implant becomes fixated to the bone, which can take up to six months. This time period may be shortening, according to the Medical News Today […]
More Bad News for Smokers
***UPDATED: March 7, 2013*** And the bad news keeps rolling in. According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association and described in a Science Daily article, postmenopausal women who either currently smoke, or have previously smoked, are much more susceptible to tooth loss due to periodontal disease. Xiaodan Mai, […]
Emergency Rooms Replacing the Dentist’s Office
***UPDATED: May 6, 2015*** New evidence shows that eliminating Medicaid dental benefits for adults results in a significant increase in costs for emergency care. A recent study has found that the elective status of dental coverage in California has led to a 32% increase in emergency room visits related to dental care during the six-years […]
7 Behaviors That Destroy Teeth
Recently, CBS News published an article on their website called “7 troublesome ways teens destroy their teeth,” in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month. The article discusses some of the habits that are often displayed in teens that negatively affect their oral health, however I think that these poor behaviors are exhibited by adults […]
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