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Knowledge of Dental Patient’s Lifestyles ‘A Must’ to Improve Oral Health

A leading oral health charity has backed Government calls to ensure all health professionals take the opportunity to discuss a patient’s lifestyle.

Eating Like a Dentist: Consume Teeth-Friendly Foods – Avoid Dental Problems



Have you ever wondered what dentists eat in order to keep their smile white and beautiful? Read on to find out a few secrets.

How to Avoid the Bad Breath, Halitosis?



Bad breath is an oral health condition that is extremely frustrating. Nothing that you do seems to actually work and make the bad odor go away forever. First of all, maintaining proper oral health hygiene is extremely important for avoiding bad breath.

Eat & Drink Right: Foods that are Good for Dental Health



If you manage to follow a healthy diet, your teeth and gums will stay perfectly healthy too. Depending on what you usually eat or drink, your teeth might look stained, might loose from their strength and you might even struggle with bad breath complications.

Young People Putting Their Oral Health At Risk



New figures released today suggest 11 to 15 year olds are seriously putting their oral health at risk by smoking and drinking.

Collier County Fluoridation Debate

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: Beautiful Teeth at Any Age



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.

4 Things About Laser Teeth Whitening



One of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures lately is the laser teeth whitening service. Teeth whitening procedures and services are getting cheaper by the day, and people don’t give any second thoughts to it. However, their major problem is which dental professional to choose.

Thyroid Cancer and Dental X-rays are Unrelated

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.

Mouth Cancer on the Rise in Ireland



A drastically growing number of both males and females are developing mouth cancer, and this alarms dentists from all over. Cancer of the mouth is an extremely dangerous disease, which kills at least 2 people every week.

Dental Problems and Childhood Obesity Directly Linked to Baby Bottle Use



Temple University recommends taking children off the baby bottle at the right time, in order to avoid the risk of childhood obesity and other health problems, such as dental health complications. The study has been funded by the Department of Agriculture’s Food Assistance and Nutrition Research Program.

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 Controversy of Water Supply Fluoridation in New Zealand

According to a US anti fluoride campaigner who went to Dunedin not so long ago, the government should provide more funding towards the research in this field. The “case against fluoride” has been recently outlined at a meeting, which was held by Emeritus Prof Paul Connet. At the public meeting, there have been present approximately 60 participants.

Common Cosmetic Dental Procedures



A confident smile is what can win half of the world for you. Cosmetic dental procedures help in rectifying dental anomalies so that you get that most desired confident smile. These are the famous cosmetic dental procedures which are used commonly today. The advancement in technology has made it possible for almost anyone to regain their lost smile and look beautiful again.

Obama Quit Smoking for Better Oral Health. Do You?



To start with, it is important to mention that last year, around this period the controversial health care bill has been passed in the US. President Obama himself, made it a sort of commitment that if everything goes well, he will quit smoking. And so he did, and his helpful tools were the healthy celery sticks and the nicotine gum. The very first devastating effect of smoking can be seen on the general oral health.

Dry Mouth Symptoms Cured with Green Tea Lozenge

The study will test the efficacy of green tea lozenges for dry mouth symptoms. Researchers believe that the antioxidants present in the green tea leaf will greatly help patients suffering from this health condition.

Obama Cares for Your Child’s Dental and Overall Health



The United States Department of Agriculture has the power to bring new standards and regulations regarding the food that is sold throughout the schools. Thanks to the Healthy-Hunger Free Kids Act brought by the Obama administration, those schools that respect the new standards are eligible for refunds.

Avoiding Sugary Drinks Decreased Tooth Decay in the Youngest American Indians

A study conducted in four American Indian communities in the Pacific Northwest presents an effective strategy to convince mothers to switch young children from drinking sweetened soda to water and shows that eliminating these sugary drinks from the diets of the youngest members of the tribe significantly decreased tooth decay.

How to Find the Best Teeth Whitening Products



These days, there’s absolutely no reason for a person to have yellow teeth. In days gone by, if you wanted to get your teeth whitened you had to go in to see your dentist. The trip to the dentist was not only rather expensive but it was also very inconvenient.

Toothpaste with Liquid Calcium



There is a new toothpaste on the market that promises to rebuild the enamel of the teeth end thereby end the agony of sensitive teeth. This is great news for all of the people who feel the pain whenever they eat cold or hot foods because they will now be able to purchase a product that will mask the pain.

How to Prevent Holiday Treats from Damaging Braces and Teeth

One of the busiest times of the year for orthodontists is the week after Halloween. Emergency visits increase dramatically because teenagers, children, and even adults have damaged their metal braces or suffered a dental injury or due to eating treats such as candy. The fact is that many of the treats that we so richly enjoy during the holiday season may be harmful to our teeth.

No One is Surprized That Fluoride is a Toxic Waste



Everyone knows that fluoride is added to our drinking water. They also add fluoride to our hatcheries, streams, lakes, oceans, and rivers. It should be viewed as toxic poison. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention consider the fluoridation of our water as one of the 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century.

Smiles Changes Lives Offer Free Braces For Low Income Youth



Smile Change Lives is a nonprofit organization, which teams up with orthodontists to provide free and affordable braces for low income youth. Dental braces are frequently thought of a being a purely cosmetic procedure that is only available to those who can afford it, or for the lucky few people who have a dental insurance plan that covers the expense of dental braces.

Fruit Juice May be Bad for Your Teeth as Soft Drink



Many people try to resist eating sugary treats and drinking soft drinks in an effort to reduce tooth decay. As such, many people often reach for a glass of juice as opposed to a soft drink. However, the question is: Is fruit juice really any better for your teeth than the sugary soda?

Health Ministry Finds that Fluoridation Does Not Reduce Tooth Decay

Statistics from a study conducted by the New Zealand Ministry of Health suggest that there are no advantages derived from fluoridation. These statistics actually match similar arguments set forth by the American Dental Association.

10 Most Healthy Foods for Teeth



We eat and we think that food affects our teeth badly. And we are right. But, are there any foods that help keeping our teeth healthy? Is there anything that not only keeps but makes our teeth look and be better? Of course there are such products, and this article is made to describe them.

Heavy Drinking Suggested As Cause of Oral Cancer

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.