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Proper Oral Health Linked to Good Colon Health



March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and James Bramson D.D.S. who is the chief dental officer for United Concordia Dental, wishes to raise the awareness that there is a strong correlation between proper oral health and colon health.

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.

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.

Same Day Dental Implants Revolutionizing Dentistry



The field of dental implants certainly gives a warm welcome to the same day dental implants. Until now, a patient going through a traditional dental implant procedure had to make weekly visits to the dentist for even up to one year.

The Success Rates and Risks of Dental Implant Treatment



Dental implant treatment is credited with a high rate of success, and is very popular because of its minimal side effects. Dental implants are made of titanium alloy, which is easily accepted by the body and is not associated with any kind of harmful reaction.

Studies of Fluoride Supplements: No Evidence of Safety – No Benefit Either



According to the Cochrane Oral Health Group, fluoride supplements fail to reduce tooth decay in primary teeth, permanent teeth cavity-reduction is dubious and health risks are little studied (1). Further, “When fluoride supplements were compared with topical fluorides or with other preventive measures, there was no differential effect on permanent or deciduous teeth,” write Cochrane researchers Ismail et al, reports the New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation, Inc. (NYSCOF).

New Painless Plasma Brush Helps Getting Long Lasting Fillings

The “plasma brush” is only step away from becoming a reality; lab tests have already been run but clinical human trials must be also done. The plasma brush is an innovation that has been brought to life by the engineers at the University of Missouri and the research collaborators at Nanova Inc.

Best Foods after Teeth Whitening Procedure



After you undergo a cosmetic whitening procedure at the dentist’s office or after using a teeth whitening kit at home, you really need to watch what you are eating. If you want to keep that beautiful and white smile for a long time to come, experts advise that you should watch what you are eating.

Stem Cells to Help Grow New Teeth

However, there is nothing comparable to your own natural teeth, to how they look, how they feel and of course how they function. The greatest majority of the dentists are quite happy with the results of these dental implants, but they are more and more eager to see the results of the new research. If dental professionals will be able to use the stem cell therapy in order to help patients grow new teeth, they will be even happier to satisfy their patients.

Why Dental Implants Represent the Best Solution



Since nerve sensation could be blocked successfully, dentists could perform even some of the most complex dental treatments, without worrying that the patient will feel the pain. Ever since the 1950s one can say that nothing else revolutionized so much the dental the field as the discovery of the dental implants.

Missing Regular Dental Visits is Very Expensive for Patients



You would think that if you don’t go for those regular checkups at your dentist, you save money. Actually, you are wrong because not going to the dentist’s regularly results in extremely expensive side effects.

Amalgam Fillings: Dangerous or Not for Your Health?



The FDA characterizes the silver plugs that are used for filling in the cavities of the teeth, as representing “moderate risk” for the health of people. However, these fillings contain extremely low levels of mercury, and they do not pose any kind of risk for your health. Therefore, many scientists and organizations agree that the FDA should categorize the amalgam fillings as “low risk” and not moderate risk.

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.

Bruxism and TMJ Disorder- Main Differences & Symptoms



Bruxism is the medical condition which is the result of the fact that an individual grinds his/her teeth during the night. Since clenching of the teeth is an involuntary habit, it is also quite difficult to stop it. Quite a great percentage of bruxism patients clench their teeth during the day too, not only during the night.

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.

Top 7 Myths About Dental Implants



Dental implant surgery has more than 50-year old history. During this time they held enough tests, operations with negative consequences and a lot of mistakes. That is why modern skilled professionals can provide almost 100% guarantee on the result. Nevertheless, there is much distrust to dental implant procedure among patients. Let’s find out the most popular myths about dental implant.

How Safe Are Teeth Whitening Products?



These days, there is a considerable amount of concern about how safe teeth whitening products really are. However, you should know that there have been numerous clinical studies that have demonstrated that using a home system to whiten your teeth is both effective and safe.

Calcium Supplements during Pregnancy May Prevent Tooth Decay

A recent study has demonstrated that taking a woman who takes calcium supplements while she is pregnant may help children’s teeth. The new study suggests that if a woman takes calcium supplements during her pregnancy they may help to prevent tooth decay.

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.

Pain-Free Dental Treatment: Sedation in Dentistry



One method of sedating infants, children, and those who are afraid of dental procedures is known as conscious sedation dentistry. This method of sedation involves the use of dental sedatives, oxygen, and nitrous oxide to put the patient into a semi unconscious state which will leave them incapable of having any memory of the dental procedures that were performed.

The Dangers of Conscious Sedation in Dentistry



The use of conscious sedation allows the dentist to put a patient into a state where they can be responsive to directives offered by the dentist, but the patient remains unaware of procedures performed. While this method of sedation has some positive effects for many, it can put children and even adults at risk of complications.

Is Whitening Teeth with Hydrogen Peroxide Harmful for Tooth Enamel?



When whitening the teeth with hydrogen peroxide many people wonder how often one can whiten teeth. Is the repetitive use of hydrogen peroxide harmful? Studies are revealing that hydrogen peroxide may or may not be harmful to the teeth; it all depends on its concentration levels.

Study to Determine True Cost of Oral Cancer

The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry and three healthcare partners are working together to determine the true cost-burden of oral cancer.

Cure Tooth Abscess Using Cashew Nut

Most of the products obtained from cashew nut tree are essential and beneficent to us. Like the bark and leaves are used to produce medicines, while the fruits and nuts are mostly popular as edibles. Cashew nut is highly popular and has high nutritional value. Even the shell is useful as the oil obtained from it is used in medicines and industrial applications, like in the plastics and resin industries for its phenol content.

Mini Dental Implants: A Popular Concept in Dental Implantology

There is a new development in the field of dental implantology that is now being vastly accepted by dental practitioners and patients alike and that is mini implants. Claimed to be the answer to persistent denture problems, mini implants provide fast and convenient solutions to total dental care. Today, mini implants represent the epitome on the modern development and advancement of dental science.