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The Link Between Oral Health and General Health
Having a beautiful set of teeth is attractive and healthy, but a white and bright set of teeth is also reflecting your overall health status.
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A new study reveals that too much exposure to a certain type of bacteria that is responsible for gum disease might actually increase the risk of the patient for developing cancer.
A compact, miniature microscope probe has been created by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin to reduce the time it takes to diagnose oral cancer.
The statistics regarding the link between sexually transmitted HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) and oral cancer are extremely worrying.
Horror stories and dentistry related myths are among the leading reasons for which people avoid going to the dentist. Here are some myths about dentists and how they are debunked.
In Texas, a team of researchers have developed a small handheld microscope that can be used to diagnose oral cancer and facilitate treatment during oral cancer surgery.
A new study reveals that the medications used to slow down the bone loss process, might actually affect the dental implants.
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The American Heart Association managed to stir quite a controversy in the medical field, by releasing a statement according to which there is actually no evidence available that gum disease causes stroke or heart disease.
Oral cancer is currently on the number six position on the list of deadly cancers. It is creating ravages worldwide, and even so people still do not give the proper amount of importance to awareness and regular screenings.
When the tooth of your child is about to fall off, you now have got the alternative of saving that tooth in a dental stem cell bank.
People who have had dental X-rays are more likely to develop a meningioma brain tumor than those who haven’t, according to a study published this week in the journal Cancer.
Believe it or not, your dentist can actually tell if you have problems with alcohol consumption. The regular dental checkups are recommended twice per year, and these will help maintaining proper oral health. Moreover, regular visits can help with oral cancer early detection and prevention.
Tooth problems oftentimes occur whenever there is an excessive consumption of sugar or sour foods. In fact, children are the most victims of this ailment. In the case of adults, tooth problems are the results of unfavorable practices that lead to their felt pains. After birth of the child, the first tooth problem he encounters is the popping out of his baby tooth.
According to a new study, frequent dental X-rays are directly linked to the development on non-cancerous brain tumors. With this occasion, researchers wish to warn that dental X-rays that are ordered too often pose a high risk for the patient’s health. They do not say that patients should postpone or refuse taking dental X-rays, but they encourage patients to talk to their dentist and ask whether the X-rays are indeed necessary.
There is quite a big misconception regarding why Americans cannot afford dental care. Some of the reasons include that there are not enough dentists, or that dentists get paid too low. However, statistics in the health field point towards exactly the opposite and here are some important facts.
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Researchers at University of Maryland have found that patients with type 2 diabetes, who take a certain drug, are less likely to develop oral cancer. Metformin is perhaps the most widely used antidiabetic drug (for type 2 diabetes patients) which seems to have an important role in protecting diabetic patients against oral cancer. The findings have been published in the Cancer Prevention Research journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
Eat your vitamins… is not just another insignificant phrase. According to a recent study, which has been published in the Journal of Dental Research, people who do not get enough Vitamin C and E in their system are extremely likely to develop periodontal disease.
April is Oral Cancer Awareness month, and people should start realizing the importance of going for one painless oral cancer screening. Several statistics show that every year, around 40,000 new cases of oral cancer are discovered in the US alone; worldwide, that number is about 700,000. Sadly, only about 57% of these patients will survive in the first 5 years after diagnosis.
Vegetarianism is such a big trend of the past decade, and indeed switching to vegetarianism is good for your heart and digestive system and it helped so many cancer patients revert to good health… but is vegetarianism having the same good effect on oral health?
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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and James Bramson D.D.S. who is the chief dental officer for United Concordia Dental, wishes to raise the awareness that there is a strong correlation between proper oral health and colon health.
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research at the National Institutes of Health, approximately 1/3 of the patients who undergo cancer treatments, will experience some oral health side effects we well. Quite often, it can happen that these complications interfere severely with the treatment itself, and of course, these side effects will have a direct impact upon the quality of life of the patient.
April is the oral cancer awareness month, and this is yet one more reason for which everyone should consider asking for an oral cancer screening at the dentist. According to statistics released by the Oral Cancer Foundation, in the US alone someone is dying every hour of every day because of oral cancer.
The greatest majority of people go to the dentist because they have got dental health issues. They need an extraction, a filling, a dental implant, a root canal treatment or custom made braces. However, a recent study shows that approximately 20 million Americans did not see their regular doctor when something else was wrong with their health. They went on to see their their dentist.
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There is a constant debate going on among the dental professionals from all over the world: is water fluoridation good or not for health?
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Low cost dental programs are more and more sought after, mainly because people simply cannot afford visiting a dentist and paying out of pocket for the required treatments. However, many people just postpone seeing a dentist when the problem occurs, and this way a little decay might transform into a big health complication.
Oral cancer has become a scourge in today’s world. According to the World Health Organization, oropharyngeal cancer is the eleventh most common cancer in the world. Nearly 39,400 people were estimated to be diagnosed with oral cancer in 2011 in the US alone, as per the SEER Stat Fact Sheet on the Cancer of the Oral Cavity and Pharynx.
A leading oral health charity has backed Government calls to ensure all health professionals take the opportunity to discuss a patient’s lifestyle.
New research demonstrates that previous models used to examine cancer may not be complex enough to accurately mimic the true cancer environment. Using oral cancer cells in a three-dimensional model of lab-made tissue that mimics the lining of the oral cavity, the researchers found that the tissue surrounding cancer cells can epigenetically mediate, or temporarily trigger, the expression or suppression of a cell adhesion protein associated with the progression of cancer.
A beautiful, bright & white smile will always help you stay self-confident. Here are the top 10 tips for keeping your teeth extra clean during Christmas Holidays.
The West Virginia School of Medicine offers this Monday free oral cancer screenings. The location of the event: 1st floor conference room at the WVU Hospitals- East Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Ranson.
According to a new study in the field, more and more patients are asking for mouth cancer checkups in the dental offices. As many as 88% of the patients want to have their mouth checked for possible signs that indicate cancerous complications. However, it has also been reported that only as little as 14% of the patients say that their dentist has informed them about the symptoms and risks of this dangerous disease.
There has been recorded a case in which a patient developed slight paralysis and general weakness because the dentist missed to treat a tooth infection. This respective patient visited his dentist complaining of an ache in his wisdom tooth.
Dental implants represent those cosmetic dentistry procedures which will offer the patient a new set of teeth which are perfectly functional, and which look and feel like the natural teeth. Given the fact that today’s technology is extremely advanced, the complications that surface from dental implant procedures are quite few.
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Forty percent of children and nearly 60 percent of adults on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota suffer from moderate to urgent dental needs, including infections and other problems that could be life-threatening, according to a study released today at the 68th annual National Congress of American Indians conference being held in Portland.
Patients struggling with diabetes or any type of gum disease should always focus on a proper dental hygiene. A recent study published in the “British Dental Journal” states that proper oral health care actually lessens the risk for diabetes patients to develop other health complications such as oral cancer, or heart disease.
Statistics show that Americans prefer female dentists. If you want to have a healthy set of teeth after the age of 65, you should move now to Hawaii. Your oral health could suffer damages from the very well known culinary technique of baking pizza in a stone oven. There is more than just relaxation to listening to music while your dentist uses the drill. The good advice: Dental hygienists recommend brushing the teeth for approximately 3 minutes long.
Recently, a study conducted by the Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research has revealed that many well known brand toothpastes or toothpowders do incorporate as ingredient the nicotine. However, most of the companies deny this usage, while many do not respond at all.
Since October is the National Dental Hygiene month, people from all over the country need to be aware about the importance of healthy teeth and gums. Dental professionals constantly call the attention of people, that there are several health risks that they need to know of. For example, tooth decay is an extremely progressive disease, and if one postpones early treatment, this may lead to several complications.
According to experts in the health field, brushing the teeth at least two times every day will help prevent heart diseases and stroke. However, there are many people who simply cannot acknowledge the fact that by respecting a healthy dental cleaning regimen every day can help build a barrier against so many serious health conditions.
In the future, when you go to the dentist, you may want to get more than just a simple professional dental cleaning. In order to screen patients for oral cancer and gum disease complications, DNA testing will be used.
The number of patients diagnosed with oral cancer is unfortunately growing by the day in our world. Therefore, it is extremely important to stay educated and try to implement all the rules for a healthy lifestyle and to know how to prevent this dangerous oral health condition.
According to a new study published in the Journal of Dental Research, there is no direct association between the levels of bone fluoride and the risk of developing osteosarcoma. There has been a study ran on animals some 20 years ago, which tried to prove that there is a direct link between these two factors; however, the study proved inconclusive.
New figures released today suggest 11 to 15 year olds are seriously putting their oral health at risk by smoking and drinking.
Having good teeth and healthy gums provides overall good health, and studies have shown that oral hygiene is critical to maintaining a healthy body. Reports by all dental sources and surveys indicate very strongly that poor dental maintenance leads to poor health and potential fatal results due to infection if not addressed in a timely basis.
A few weeks ago the county commissioners have been asked by Frank Oakes from Oakes Farm Market fame to stop adding fluoride to the drinking water supplies. Oakes argued his wish by telling that although fluoride helps keeping teeth strong and keeps away tooth decay, it represents quite an imminent danger to the other organs in the human body.
Geriatric dentistry is that branch of medicine which provides oral health care to older adults. Seniors always confront themselves with more oral health related problems than a younger person, so this is why a special branch needs to offer these people all the care that they need.
Almost everyone is acquainted with those commercials where dentures are being put in a glass of water with those cleaning tablets that are fizzy, and by the morning the owner gets a new shiny set of teeth ready to be worn again. Or, there is also yet another particular commercial which is sort of funny, the one where a lady really struggles to keep on her crown while out on a date. These are all hilarious, but not when it happens to you.
A US $4.7 million pan-Canadian trial is being run by researchers from the UBC (University of British Columbia). The research aims to improve the outcome for those individuals who have to undergo surgery for treating oral squamous cancer. If the findings from the new study are mainly positive, this study could be the first step towards revolutionizing patient care and clinical practice in the entire World, not only Canada.
On June 11th and 12th a team made up of 120 students and faculty staff from the University of Louisville will travel to Kentucky to offer free dental help hand for the people who need professional dental care services.
In Hungary, the dental tourism profits reach a stunning 227 million Euros annually, which means that the country has got as much as 40% share of the entire European tourism market. However, Hungary sets the stakes even higher, and wants to achieve a figure two times higher in the following three years.
Many individuals believe that dental X-rays can increase the risk for developing thyroid cancer. According to chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society, Dr. Otis W. Brawley, the technology of cancer detection has gotten so professional and reliable that today it is possible to spot cancer types that 15 years ago would not even be diagnosed as health conditions.
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The CDA (Canadian Dental Association) attracts the attention of the entire nation to the importance of healthy teeth, gums and overall oral health, by naming April the national oral health month. People with a poor oral health are prone to develop other complications as well. In order to prevent these, a regular dental health care regimen is very important.
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The painful side effects in treatments of oral mucositis, radiation and chemotherapy treatments are significantly reduced thanks to a light based technology introduced in medicine. This technology has been developed originally to aid plant growth experiments on space shuttle missions.
A recent study in the field of medicine points out that conditions like gum disease and tooth loss might be directly linked to the incidence of breast cancer.
Passive smoking is more and more often treated as a major health threat for those exposed to it.
A discussion published in the journal Clinical Oncology pointed to computed tomography (CT) scans, as well as medical and dental X-rays, as being the sources of a significant portion of the average American’s exposure to radiation.
Dental implant surgery has more than 50-year old history. During this time they held enough tests, operations with negative consequences and a lot of mistakes. That is why modern skilled professionals can provide almost 100% guarantee on the result. Nevertheless, there is much distrust to dental implant procedure among patients. Let’s find out the most popular myths about dental implant.
A commonly prescribed osteoporosis drug is associated with a slightly elevated risk of developing the rare, but serious condition, osteonecrosis of the jaw; nonetheless the risk remains extremely low.
Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Germany have banned or restricted use of the fillings. The European commission may soon call for their phasing out. The material commonly used to fill holes in our teeth is half mercury, a toxic substance.
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Wasabi, which is a pungent green horseradish that is usually served with Japanese sushi, has been found to prevent tooth decay. The chemical compound that is found in wasabi known as isothiocyanates inhibits the growth of Streptococcus mutans which is the bacteria that causes dental caries.
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Having good oral hygiene means that bad breath is not a continuous problem, your gums don’t bleed or hurt and they are pink in color, and your teeth are free of dirt and clean. If after you brush your teeth you still have bad breath or your gums bleed, this usually means that the problem is in the mouth.
The inability to make a dental appointment, lack of dental insurance, and financial problems are some of the reasons why people don’t get the proper dental care. Other reasons include that the people may not understand how important it is to follow the instructions of their dentist, and a lack of understanding of the option they have for treatment.
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Modern toothpaste is a mix of synthetics and chemicals that are meant to maintain, polish, and clean in order to maintain healthy gums and teeth. However there is some question as to whether those ingredients are necessary or safe. However, most people don’t stop to consider what they are brushing their teeth with.
Jointly the United States and Japanese universities have come up with a new medical technique that can rapidly detect various types of cancers through the use a simple saliva test, researchers have said.
Smoking has already been a bad habit of people around the world, not minding the bad effects of nicotine. Nicotine is a chemical present in tobacco plants and is considered by chemists as poison.
A recent study has determined that continued exposure to dental X rays may be responsible for an increase in the risk of developing cancer of the thyroid.
Repeated exposure to dental x-ray radiation can prove bad for your health; at least that is what recent studies are suggesting. In a recent study in the journal, Acta Oncologica, researchers have revealed an elevated risk of developing thyroid cancer in patients that have had repeated dental x-rays.
Oral cancer is a cancer that begins in the mouth or the throat at the back of the mouth, called the oropharynx. An oral cancer can appear anywhere in the oral cavity, including the lips, the lining of the mouth, under the tongue, the tongue, the gums, the area behind the wisdom teeth, the back of the throat, the tonsils, and the roof of the mouth.
X-rays may allow early detection of improper healing of the jawbone caused by the use of bisphosphonate drugs, letting dentists correct the problem early and avoid possible permanent damage, according to an article in General Dentistry.
Oral cancer occupies the sixth place in the list of common cancer affecting men around the world today. Most of the time it was detected late and on its advance stage. Factors that said to be the underlying cause of oral cancer are smoking, human papilloma virus, gender and age and adding to the list is heavy drinking.
Mouthwashes containing alcohol can cause oral cancer and should be removed from supermarket shelves, a dental health study claims. Scientists say there is now “sufficient evidence” that such mouthwashes contribute to an increased risk of the disease.
Recent studies have shown that tobacco use may be one of the most significant risk factors in the development and progression of periodontal disease. In addition, following periodontal treatment or any type of oral surgery, the chemicals in tobacco can slow down the healing process and make the treatment results less predictable.
Researchers have found a link between gum disease and a significantly increased risk of cancer, in both smokers and non-smokers.
Your next teeth cleaning could save your life. Dentists use a new device called the “Velscope” to detect oral cancer before it surfaces.
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