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Women Have Better Dental Health, Study Shows



According to research findings, women are the ones who pay much more attention to their oral health than men. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), women are going more frequently to the routine dental checkups, and they also are more likely to visit the dentist immediately as they go through an injury or when they feel sick.

Researchers Skeptical About the Benefits of Eucalyptus Chewing Gum on Oral Hygiene

According to recent studies, the result of which has been published in the Journal of Periodontology, eucalyptol chewing gum helps greatly in treating bad breath. The study was conducted by Osaka University scientists, and they have measured the levels of bad breath on tested patients using halimeters and other measuring instruments.

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.

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.

New Painless Treatment For Receding Gums

Tufts dental researchers conducted a three-year follow-up study that examined the stability of a treatment option for receding gums and found that complete root coverage — the goal of the surgery — had been maintained. This specific tissue regeneration application, developed at Tufts, reduces the considerable pain and recovery time of gum grafting surgery.

Dental Implants Placement Results in Minimal Bone Loss

Dental implants are frequently used as a replacement for missing teeth in order to restore the patient’s tooth function and appearance. Previous research demonstrates that the placement of a dental implant disrupts the host tissue in the area of the implant, so practitioners often focus their treatment planning to carefully maintain the patient’s bone and gum tissue surrounding the implant.