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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.

Dissolvable Tobacco Pellets – A risk for Your Dental Health?

According to a study presented in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, the dissolvable tobacco products aimed to replace the regular cigarette, may pose a risk for the health.

Passive Smokers Exposed to High Tooth Decay Risk

Passive smoking is more and more often treated as a major health threat for those exposed to it.

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.

How Tobacco and Nicotine Affect Your Dental Health

Smoking has already been a bad habit of people around the world, not minding the bad effects of nicotine. Nicotine is a chemical present in tobacco plants and is considered by chemists as poison.

Halitosis: Bad Breath Treatment



Unless you get enjoyment out of repulsing your best friend or having someone’s expression fade away, there is nothing funny about bad breath. We have all had it from time to time from either from being ill or from something we ate.

Study of Oral-Tobacco Link to be Aided by New Research Model



It has been determined that a powerful carcinogen, which is an environmental hydrocarbon, is the most powerful carcinogen that has ever tested in mice. The carcinogen can be found in tobacco smoke and can now be used in experimental animals for oral cancer research.

Genetic Testing for Oral Disease; New Frontiers in Dental Care



For years, dentists have always told their patients that if they took care of their teeth and their health, they could avoid problems like gum disease and oral cancer. As it turns out, it’s not so simple. Recent research has revealed that genetic factors play a bigger role than one may think.

Instant Screening Device Is The Best Defense For Detecting Deadly Oral Cancer



Every year, over 34,000 Americans develop oral cancer. Many die, and many others must undergo surgery that leaves them permanently disfigured. Dentists are usually the first to diagnose oral cancer, but 75 percent do not check their patients for signs of the disease. What’s more, the early signs of oral cancer are invisible to the naked eye, so even those who look for it may not spot it.

5 Steps to Good Oral Health

Good oral health is not only important to our appearance but also to our overall health. Cavities and gum disease may contribute to many serious conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, respiratory diseases, and premature and low weight babies. Untreated cavities can also be painful and lead to serious infections.

The Truth About Halitosis, Bad Breath

All of us have experienced bad breath at some point. However, suffering from chronic bad breath, or halitosis, can be embarrassing and affect your self-esteem and relationships with family, friends and coworkers. The good news — bad breath is often preventable and easily treated

New Laser Technique to Treat Periodontal (Gum) Disease

Not wanting to resemble one of his former patients, Davis put off Weeks’ recommendation for surgery. But earlier this year during a visit to Weeks’ office, Davis learned about a new technique to treat periodontal disease – Laser Assisted New Attachment Program (LANAP) developed by Millennium Dental Technologies.

Mouthwash May Increase Risk Of Oral Cancer



Mouthwashes containing alcohol can cause oral cancer and should be removed from supermarket shelves, a dental health study claims. Scientists say there is now “sufficient evidence” that such mouthwashes contribute to an increased risk of the disease.

Smoking Results In Gum Disease And Oral Cancer

Currently there are 1.3 billion people on this planet who use tobacco in all its damaging forms. Let’s talk about its effect on the oral cavity.
University research has shown the smokeless tobacco as well as smoking tobacco in the majority of cases results in periodontitis (gum disease) and forms of oral cancer. Only half of all patients diagnosed with oral cancer survive more than five years.

Tobacco Cause Periodontal Disease



Recent studies have shown that tobacco use may be one of the most significant risk factors in the development and progression of periodontal disease. In addition, following periodontal treatment or any type of oral surgery, the chemicals in tobacco can slow down the healing process and make the treatment results less predictable.

Gum Swelling – Teeth Are In Danger

Swollen gums are irritated and swollen due to a plaque or calculus (tartar) buildup along the gum line. Gum swelling is quite common and may involve one or many papillae. Occasionally, the gums swell significantly, obscuring the teeth altogether.