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Important Vitamins Help Reducing Gum Disease Risk



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.

Effects of Drugs on Your Oral Health



Problems of the oral cavity can arise for an array of reasons, one of them being drug use. Both medications and illegal drugs can cause tooth decay, discoloration, and many other dental problems. These disorders at times can be long-term and irreversible. Thus, it is important to understand the potential side effects of any drug on your teeth.

Neutralizing Bad Breath with Special Rinses



Morning bad breath is an extremely frustrating condition with which plenty of people are struggling. According to recent researches, there are some special breath freshening products available that are able to neutralize bad breath.

Study Shows Diabetes Can Be Detected with Dental Exams



According to a new research led by the Columbia University researchers, people will have one more reason to check with their dentist on a more regular basis. The report which has been published in the Journal of Dental Research (July 2011 issue), says that researchers from the College of Dental Medicine have actually developed a new method which will diagnose diabetes in its early stages.

Bone Fluoride Levels and Osteosarcoma Risk not Interrelated, Study Shows

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.

Public Health Survey of Dental Pain Via Twitter



Twitter has become one of the best social media sites, where people interact, share, promote, sell, or run polls extremely easily and quickly. With time, Twitter has also become split into niches. For example, the portal is actively used by people to communicate to each other health concerns and get targeted responses by professionals or other users, and it is also used by medical staff to communicate with their patients.

Dentists to Help Patients Avoid Developing Diabetes



The responsibilities of the dentists slowly stretch beyond their field of expertise. For example, dentists can perform the test that measures the amount of glycated hemoglobin in the blood (HbA1c test), but they might also run tests for diabetes.

Something Is Dead In Your Mouth And It’s Causing Bad Breath



If you think that bad clothing sense can ruin your image, then hold your breath real hard if you suffer from halitosis. The culprit here is none other than one in rotten eggs; hydrogen sulfide. So, you can blame it endlessly if you want to, for causing that troublesome bad breath.

The Relation Between the Socioeconomic Status and Dental Health



According to a recent study published in the “Journal of Dental Research” it has been found that people who are low income have fewer teeth than people who are better off financially. The research has basically taken into account the correlation between a state’s financial status and tooth loss.

The Importance of Proper Dental Care from Early Ages



The days when young children got their dental care for free, are long gone in Worcester. Everything stopped in the 70’s when several dental school clinics have been shut down, and no more free screenings, dental exams or orthodontic work was performed.

Commonly Prescribed Osteoporosis Drug Associated with Very Low Risk of Serious Jaw Disease



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.

Dental Implants Are Not For Everyone



Although dental implants have brought a comfortable, confident smile to many patients, they are not for anyone. The ideal candidate should have good general health, good oral and, most importantly, has adequate bone in the jaw to support the implant.

5 Ways to Get Low Cost Dental Care



Low cost dental care is a need of everyone. These days, everyone who has a fast-paced life has switched to junk food and unhealthy eating routines. We all know how crucial it is for us to maintain oral health. In many cases, even if we are so attentive and careful, chances of getting dental problem does not disappear. So, you need to look out for low cost dental care.

Mothers’ Tooth Decay Have Impact on Children’s Oral Health



According to a study that has been published in the Journal of Dental Research the mothers who have tooth decay themselves may very well double the odds that their children may very well develop the same dental problems.

Regenerate Lost Teeth with Body’s Stem Cells



StemSave, a company that offers inexpensive methods for crypto preservation and noninvasive recovery, recently announced in a publication appearing in the Journal of Dental Research that they have developed a new technique for tooth regeneration.

Diabetes May Be Reduced by the Gum Disease Treatment



A new study has found that the treatment of serious disease of the gums in people who suffer from diabetes helps to reduce their blood sugar levels.

Genetic Links to Periodontal Disease and Dental Caries Formation



Research has found that certain ethic groups and families demonstrate a propensity for developing periodontal disease and caries. Now dentists are wondering if they should question the oral health of a patient’s parents in addition to posing questions about whether or not the patient has excellent brushing practices and if the patient uses medication or drugs.

Dental Delight! Tooth of Sea Urchin Shows Formation of Biominerals

Pupa Gilbert, a professor of physics, has found a new mechanism that may explain how crystals form in many types of biominerals, including shellfish, eggshells and the enamel in human teeth.

Dentists Can Help to Identify Patients at Risk of a Heart Attack

Dentists can help to identify patients who are in danger of dying of a heart attack or stroke, reveals a new study from the Sahlgrenska Academy. Thanks to the study, six men who thought they were completely healthy were able to start preventive treatment in time.

Bad For Teeth Diets Are Bad For Body As Well

Researchers consider that diet of excessive fermentable carbohydrates will lead to dental diseases, and then to other chronic diseases. Fermentable carbohydrates are not just sweets like cookies, cakes, candies, but also bananas, dried fruits, rice, pasta, corn.

New Dental 3D System Scans Oral Cavity



When toothache makes a visit to the dentist unavoidable this often marks the start of a time-consuming treatment marathon for the patient. If the tooth cannot be saved and a dental prosthesis is necessary, the dentist first has to make a silicone impression for the dental laboratory.

California Has Most Dentists, But Yet Shortages Exist in Certain Locations

Alpine County has no actively practicing dentists. In San Benito and Inyo counties, there is one dentist for every 5,000 residents. Imperial and Colusa counties have one for every 4,000 residents.

Scientists Find Shared Genetic Link Between Dental Disease Periodontitis and Heart Attack

The relationship between the dental disease periodontitis and coronary heart disease (CHD) has been known for several years. Although a genetic link seemed likely, until now its existence was uncertain. Now, for the first time, scientists have discovered a genetic relationship between the two conditions.

Scientists Develop Dental Filling Using Bile Acids

Scientists in Canada and China have developed a hardy material using human bile acids, which they hope can be used to fill dental cavities.

Immediate Load Dental Implants Proven Successful

Three case studies published in the Journal of Oral Implantology (JOI) showed that immediate-load implants in healthy patients were successful and remained functional after 30 months of follow-up.

Children with Acid Reflux Likely to Have Poor Dental Health

Children who have symptoms of chronic acid reflux are significantly more likely to have dental erosions than those without reflux symptoms, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco.

Dental Care Costs Is Largest Part of Families’ Health Care Spending – Report

A new report issued by The Access Project finds that the cost of dental care represent more of a financial burden on families and individuals than has been previously recognized. The group, which surveyed family farm and ranch operators discovered that dental costs constitute more than a quarter of families’ out-of-pocket health care spending.

Obesity Associated With Periodontal Disease

Investigators from the Harvard School of Public Health and the University of Puerto Rico asked “Is there a prospective association between obesity and periodontal disease?”

Mouthwash May Increase Risk Of Oral Cancer



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.

Good Dental Care Cuts Risk of Heart Disease

New research reveals that a protein associated with inflammation (called CRP) that’s elevated in people at risk for heart disease may be found in infected gums.

Stem Cells From The Teeth: A New Discovery

Scientist has found out recently that dental pulp taken from the wisdom teeth can become a source of therapeutic stem cells. This finding was informed to the public by Japanese researchers. This newly discovered cell is called mesenchymal stem cells. It is capable of developing body tissues such as bone, cartilage and fat.

Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Children Teeth Problems

The deficiency of Vitamin D during pregnancy can cause tooth decay problems and tooth enamel defects to their children, says study presented during the general meeting of International Association of Dental Research held in Toronto the University of Manitoba in Canada.