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Dental X-rays Help Preventing Stroke & Heart Disease

The Dental X-rays basically take a photograph of the bone, of the tooth and of the soft tissue surrounding it. With the help of these, dentists are able to tell immediately whether there is an infection in the pulp of the tooth, or whether the patient doesn’t have enough bone for that dental implant procedure.

Mission of Mercy Free Dental Event in Oregon

The Oregon Dental Association hosted a free dental clinic on Nov22 and Nov. 23. It has been two-day clinic, and the Oregon Convention Center has been equipped properly with special portable dental stations which helped offering medical assistance for people who couldn’t afford to pay for such dental services.

Diabetes Patients Pay Less for Medical Costs if They Treat Gum Disease, Study Shows

According to the Centers for Disease Control’s National Diabetes Fact Sheet for 2011, the total cost related to diabetes health care in the US is about $174 billion. This amount actually makes up for as much as 20% of the total health care expenditures in the United States.

Study of Oral Health in Indian Reservation: 90 Percent Suffer Tooth Decay



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.

Gum Disease and Diabetes Oral Health Care



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.

Designed to Smile Free Oral Health Program in Wales



Designed to Smile is an oral health program which takes place in disadvantaged communities all throughout Wales. These programs help reducing all the health inequalities in the system. Children living in remoter areas of the country do not have the same access or the same opportunities to proper oral health care, as children from the urban areas.

What Your Mouth Reveals About your Health



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.

How to Select the Best Dentist



Dentistry is a field that scares off quite a few people, especially those who struggle with dental anxiety. Many patients do suffer from dental phobia exactly because of a very bad experience at the dentist’s. All it takes is one dental treatment gone wrong with the patient suffering in pain for months, and having to go through several dental surgeries, and the respective patient does not want to hear even the word “dentist” again.

Gum Disease and Fertility Issues in Women Interconnected



It happens quite often that women underestimate the importance of a good oral hygiene. According to a new research, the time which is needed for a woman to get pregnant is extended by as much as two months, if she struggles with gum disease complications.

Dental Professionals Offer Free Dental Care for Uninsured



On June the 18th, a free dental care day event will be held in Miami-Dade area. The event is called Share the Smiles Dental Health Day. Dental professionals from Towncare Dental offices, who are basically serving patients in neighborhood dental practices throughout Florida, join their forces and offer free dental services for people who cannot afford them.

Good Dental Health Important In Battle Against Heart Disease



The health of your gums could have a lot to do with the health of your heart, some experts say. A growing body of scientific evidence suggests a link between periodontal (gum) disease and a variety of universal health conditions, including heart disease.

Good Dental Health Lower Risk Of Having Heart Attack In Women



According to scientific research, there appears to be a connection between dental hygiene and heart health in women. A study conducted by researchers at the University of California at Berkeley School of Public Health found that women who visited the dentist regularly lowered their risk of having a heart attack.

Improve Your Life With Teeth Whitening



Improving one’s self-image can be a cumbersome task, considering that most people’s confidence levels are dictated by people’s opinions and other external factors, essentially making it out of their control. Aside from the obvious remedies to an unkempt appearance (getting a haircut, wearing nicer clothes, etc.) there seems to be one thing that is relatively overlooked: teeth whitening.

Dentists to Offer Free Dental Work to Low-Income Children

Dentist to offer mobile care for kids. Free dental care is on the way for children. Dentistry from the Heart provides free dental work to all. Johnsonville Students To Get Dental Care. Organization offers Montana kids free dental checkup.

Good Oral Hygiene and Bad Breath

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.

Uninsured Get Free Dental Work



Clinic offers free medical services to hundreds of people. Free dental health clinic in Burton helped those without insurance. Free Dental Care in Gastonia. Many take advantage of free dental clinic. State College mother wins makeover contest.

Needy to Receive Free Dental Services

Medical volunteers work to provide free services. Smiles amid the chaos. ‘Dentistry from the Heart’ is Friday. Students assist with free dental clinic. Mobile Dental Office Treats Uninsured In Cambria County.

Oral Inflammatory Diseases and Diabetes are Linked

A link has been identified between individuals suffering from diabetes and oral inflammatory diseases; a recent study conducted in Canada suggests that there is an interaction between the two conditions.

Dentists to Provide Free Dental Work to Uninsured



Oakdale dentists donate day to uninsured. Dental students volunteer free care. Free dental care proves popular with those who can’t afford it. County Starting Mobile Dental Clinic for Students.

Dental Health Contest for Bloggers. Everybody Wins!

Dental Health is Important contest for bloggers. Everybody wins!  Did you know that your dental health is strongly linked to many other health conditions beyond your mouth. Cavities and gum disease may contribute to many serious conditions, such as diabetes and respiratory diseases. Sometimes the first sign of a disease shows up in your mouth. [...]

Periodontitis and Prostatitis: What’s the Connection?

The general causes cited for the onset of prostatitis include immune system difficulties, disorders of the nervous system, emotional stress, injury to the prostate, and infection. Now, recent research published in the Journal of Periodontology suggests that there is a significant connection between periodontitis and prostatitis.

Obama Talks About Health Care and Dental Coverage



One third of Americans is without dental insurance. The lack of affordable dental insurance for poor people is revealed as serious risks for dental and overall health. Residents of Las Vegas asked questions about healthcare reform and dental care to President Obama at Nevada town hall meeting Friday.

The Perio-Cardio Connection, Relationship Between Heart Disease and Gum Disease

Gum (periodontal) diseases are chronic bacterial infections that affect the gums and supporting structures of the teeth and, if left untreated, can lead to serious health problems including heart disease.

Scientists Find New Clues to Bacteria Responsible for Periodontal Disease

A scientific discovery at the University of Louisville uncovers a new mechanism how P. gingivalis, a bacteria responsible for periodontal disease. The discovery could have implications for treating periodontal disease, an infection that leads to the destruction of gum and bone, causing tooth loss. P. gingivalis also is believed to play a role in heart disease, stroke and other major systemic health problems.

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.

Dental Sleep Researchers Concerned that Weight Gain is Associated with Sleep Apnea

According to lead author Mark Brown, MD, Department of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, people suffering from more severe Obstructive Sleep apnea (OSA) may be more likely to gain more weight than those with less severe OSA over time.

Children With Heart Problems Visit the Dentist Less Often

Children with heart disease are less likely to visit the dentist, a small study concludes. The children in the study had congenital heart disease. This means they were born with their heart problems.

Dieting May Reduce Risk of Gum Disease, Mostly for Older Men

University of Maryland Dental School study of diet and gum disease bears out powerful link between chronic inflammation and poor health. For men, especially older men, dieting may help reduce the risk of gum disease more than for women, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Maryland, Baltimore and other institutions.

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.

Brushing Teeth Regularly Help Reduce Developing of Heart Disease

Brushing teeth regularly not only provides protection against tooth decay but can also help reduce an individual’s chances of developing heart disease, a new study has revealed.

In recent years, some studies indicated a link between gum disease and an increased likelihood of suffering from heart disease or a stroke, but they were failed to explain the connection.

Antibiotics To Prevent Infective Endocarditis During Dental Procedures

The practice of giving antibiotics to prevent infective endocarditis in susceptible individuals undergoing invasive dental procedures has been called into question by the results of a new study showing that the risk of bacteremia over the long-term is higher with tooth brushing than with tooth extraction.

Gum Disease And Increased Cancer Risk

Researchers have found a link between gum disease and a significantly increased risk of cancer, in both smokers and non-smokers.

50% of Korean Suffer From Gum Disorders

According to the Korean National Health Insurance Corporation, about 20 percent of the subscribers have visited dentists over gum disorders. Experts assume the number of those who have periodontitis, but do not have medical treatment could be up to 50 percent of the population.
Moreover, Prof. Park Sung-hee of Hallym University said that people over 35 years old have 75 percent more chance to have gum disease.

Connection Between Gum Disease and Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Pneumonia

Gum disease (periodontitis) can contribute to these illnesses through a spillover of bacteria and inflammatory agents from the mouth into the bloodstream, which carries them to the rest of the body.

Most Dangerous and Not Healthy Foods

What makes a food really bad and not only bad for teeth? In the edibles department, a food gets the seal of disapproval if it does more harm than good – that is, if it supplies calories but little else, and also contains heart-disease-promoting substances like saturated and trans fats. Trans fats are the nasty man-made fats used to give foods a longer shelf life

Save Your Life – Visit Dentist

More than just a pretty smile, clean teeth and gums are a sign of total body health. And those painful sessions with the dental hygienist could save your life, new findings suggest.
Most people know that the tedium of good oral hygiene — regular brushing, flossing and trips to the dentist’s office — reduces tartar, plaque, cavities, gingivitis and bone loss and helps the breath smell like roses.

Tips for Healthy Eating

A high-fiber diet may also help reduce the risk of diabetes and colon and rectal cancer. We recommends that you eat foods high in both soluble and insoluble fiber. Fruits, vegetables, whole-grain foods, beans and legumes are all good sources of dietary fiber.

Teeth Problems and Heart Disease

Maybe you’ve heard that clean teeth promote heart health? And asked: what does dental health have to do with heart disease? In fact gum infections can raise your heart disease risk. Did you also know that many of deaths from a heart disease brought on by bad oral health; and sometimes by dental treatment?

Do You Need Antibiotics Before Dental Treatment, Dental Procedures?

Based on a review of new and existing scientific evidence, most dental patients with heart disease do not need antibiotics before dental procedures to prevent infective endocarditis (IE), a rare, but life-threatening heart infection.