26 Nov, 2022

10 Fun Facts About Tooth Brushes

1. When selecting your toothbrush, look for the ADA Seal. The ADA Seal of Acceptance is the gold standard for toothbrush quality. It’s how you’ll know an independent body of… Read More
26 Nov, 2022

Acetaminophen

For mild to moderate pain after surgery, patients are asked to take over-the-counter (OTC) pills. There are basically two kinds of OTC pills. One is represented by pain pills such… Read More
26 Nov, 2022

Acid Reflux

Teeth are so hard you would think they would be indestructible and that they would not be adversely affected by anything. Due to the strength of enamel and bone, they… Read More
26 Nov, 2022

Alzheimer’s and Dental Care

Those with high levels of tooth plaque have a great risk of cognitive decline, although cause and effect is not clear, according to the December 15 issue of the British… Read More
26 Nov, 2022

Bleachorexia: Excessive Teeth Whitening

Excessive, unsupervised teeth whitening, dubbed “Bleachorexia,” may lead to receding gums and oversensivity, according to a news segment on Good Morning America. This TV program cited Dr. Laurence Rifkin who… Read More
26 Nov, 2022

No More Root Canals?

What if there is no more need for root canal treatment to be done in order save a “dead” tooth? Researchers at the University of Nottingham and the Wyss Institute… Read More
26 Nov, 2022

Obesity and Gum Disease

There is a connection between obesity and gum disease, says a study conducted at the Case Western University School of Dental Medicine and published in the British Dental Journal recently.… Read More
26 Nov, 2022

Saliva Can Predict Diabetes

Certain proteins (biomarkers) in the saliva of children have been identified to be possible predictors of Type II diabetes in a study published online in Public Library of Science June,… Read More
26 Nov, 2022

Tooth Decay Can Stunt Growth

A new study suggests that tooth decay may push back growth in children. The study appeared in the online version of Pediatrics journal and was conducted at University College London… Read More
26 Nov, 2022

Oral Bacteria In Brain Clots

As published recently in the Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers from Tampere University in Finland analyzed blood clot samples from 74 subjects who received emergency treatment for ischemic… Read More
26 Nov, 2022

Sugar Eats Away Your Teeth and Your Brain

According to the American Dental Association, Americans consume sugar, particularly in the form of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), at an alarming rate. SSBs are a leading cause of dental cavities, obesity,… Read More
26 Nov, 2022

10 Things Not To Put In Your Mouth

Everyone knows that certain things present high risk of harm when put into the mouth. Tobacco, raw meat, toys, gun barrels or your own foot are some well-known examples. Other… Read More

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