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Life Threatening Blood Clots May Be Caused by Dental Plaque Bacteria

According to the results of a new research, the oral bacteria that enter the bloodstream can be responsible for the life threatening blood clots, which might lead to endocarditis. Scientists who presented their work at the Society for General Microbiology at the Spring Conference in Dublin, say that further research is needed in order to come up with new drugs that will help cure infective heart disease.

Chemotherapy Oral Health Side Effects

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.

New Drug to Help Shorten Healing Time for Dental Implants

The most effective method for replacing missing teeth, is represented by the dental implants. However, one drawback of these implants is the healing time. It actually takes even up to 6 months until the titanium screw bonds naturally with the bone in the jaw, so that the patient can chew food without any restrictions or without feeling discomfort and pain.

Common Drug Helps Reducing Gum Disease Pocket Depth



A study has been published in this month’s issue of the Australian Dental Journal, according to which a low dose of daily Aspirin intake can actually help reduce the size of the dental pockets of patients struggling with 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.

Oral Dryness Symptoms & Causes



Oral dryness, or xerostomia as it is also known, is the health condition in which due to malfunctioning, the salivary glands do not produce enough saliva. However, people struggle quite rarely with such a condition in its toughest form, and the symptoms generally last for shorter periods of time.

FDA Investigation on Denture Adhesive Poisoning

Poisoning from denture creams that contain zinc has been in the focus of officials for quite a period now. The Academy of General Dentistry has been sending warning signs to dentists nationwide, through a letter entitled “The Tooth about Zinc”.

Oral Mucositis Patients to Get Relief thanks to NASA Technology



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.

Dental Anesthesia Without Needles?

This simply means that in the near future the needles will be no more needed when you go to the dentist.This revolutionary needle-free anesthetic has been developed by St. Renatus LC, and if all the tests approve the new drug, it will soon enter the dentist offices.

Why Dentists are Dentists: The True Story



Dentists: I decided today, after many years of observation and thought, that I now know why dentists become dentists.

No, it is not because their deep down desire is to spend their life in peoples’ mouths. I mean, really.

The Most Expensive Countries for Dental Care



According to a recent study, the most expensive country for dental care is England. This will probably result in many patients who will look for dental treatment abroad.

The Causes of Chronic Mouth Infections



There are many things that can cause a chronic mouth infection and the cause can range from a serious problem to something very minor. A chronic mouth infection may involve the tonsils, lips, cheeks, gums, and teeth.

Lindsey Lohan Banned for Dental Sedatives Drugs



Even though Lindsay Lohan has been banned by a Judge from taking drugs, she underwent anesthesia recently for dental surgery.

New Injection-Free Anesthetic Methods in Dentistry

New methods for giving patients anesthesia during dental treatments are under development that can do away with the painful injection methods of the past.

X-rays Can Help Avoid Permanent Bone Damage from Bisphosphonates

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.

What medication would you use to tighten pockets in gums?

Question What medication would you use to tighten pockets in gums?