Sipping wine is good for your colon and heart, possibly because of the beverage’s abundant and structurally diverse polyphenols. Now researchers report in February 2018 in the American Chemical Society’s Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry that wine polyphenols might also be good for your oral health. A release from the society explains that traditionally,… Continue reading Wine Could Fend off Bacteria That Cause Cavities and Gum Disease
Category: Oral Health
Good Oral Hygiene Keeps Dental Costs Down
Even with the rising cost of dental care, it is very easy today to maintain an excellent oral hygiene prevention system at home – at a fraction of the cost of rehabilitating a diseased mouth. To paraphrase the old adage, a dollar at the drug store is worth a thousand at the dentist. Here are… Continue reading Good Oral Hygiene Keeps Dental Costs Down
4 Reasons People Fear The Dentist – and Why They Shouldn’t
A dental appointment still provokes fear in many people. In fact, that fear leads millions of Americans to avoid the dentist – despite the potentially serious consequences that delayed action can have to their oral health or even to their physical well-being. According to WebMD, between 9 and 20 percent of Americans steer clear of… Continue reading 4 Reasons People Fear The Dentist – and Why They Shouldn’t
Poor Dental Health Linked to Frailty in Older Men
Poor oral health in older men appears to be linked to frailty, according to British researchers. Frailty is the medical term for becoming more vulnerable to declining health or the inability to perform the activities of daily living. Frailty is a major healthcare challenge for older adults and caregivers. Someone who is frail can be… Continue reading Poor Dental Health Linked to Frailty in Older Men
Antibiotics for Dental Procedures Linked to Superbug Infection
Antibiotics prescribed by dentists may contribute to the growing problem of Clostridium difficile (C. diff), a serious and potentially deadly infection that causes severe diarrhea, suggests research presented at Infectious Disease Society of America’s IDWeek 2017 in San Diego. And many of those antibiotics are likely unnecessary, researchers note. A release from the society notes… Continue reading Antibiotics for Dental Procedures Linked to Superbug Infection
Tooth trouble: Many Middle-Aged Adults Report Dental Pain, Embarrassment and Poor Prevention
The dental health of middle-aged Americans faces a lot of problems right now, and an uncertain future to come, according to results reported on September 7th 2017 from the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging. A release from the university notes that one in three Americans between the ages of 50 and 64… Continue reading Tooth trouble: Many Middle-Aged Adults Report Dental Pain, Embarrassment and Poor Prevention
Visiting a Virtual Beach During Dental Procedures
Imagine walking along a beach on a lovely day. The waves are lapping on the shore, rabbits are scurrying in the undergrowth, and the bells of the local church are mingling with the calls of the seagulls. Then, as you turn to continue along the coast path feeling calm and relaxed you suddenly hear your… Continue reading Visiting a Virtual Beach During Dental Procedures
Surprising Summer Favorites that Stain Teeth
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Don’t let these summer favorites stain your pearly whites! Celebrity dentist Dr. Victoria Veytsman who is the official dentist to The Miss America pageant and gives supermodels Karlie Kloss and Hailey Baldwin their dazzling smiles, explains the latest teeth whitening tips and tricks: Dark Berries. While they are full of antioxidants and healthy, dark berries… Continue reading Surprising Summer Favorites that Stain Teeth
Cannabis Linked to Gum Disease
Frequent recreational use of cannabis–including marijuana, hashish, and hash oil–increases the risk of gum disease, Columbia University dental researchers have found. The study was published in the March issue of the Journal of Periodontology. Periodontal (gum) disease is an inflammatory reaction to a bacterial infection below the gum line. Left untreated, gum disease can lead… Continue reading Cannabis Linked to Gum Disease
5 Oral Health Consequences If Your Teeth Don’t Line Up Correctly
5 Oral Health Consequences If Your Teeth Don’t Line Up Correctly May is National Smile Month, but people with significant bite issues aren’t always eager to show off their pearly whites. More important, though, is that bite issues can affect your health. Maybe it’s crooked teeth that have thrown your bite out of whack. Maybe… Continue reading 5 Oral Health Consequences If Your Teeth Don’t Line Up Correctly
Do You Know How to Handle Common Dental Emergencies?
Dental emergencies are something that many of us experience, yet few of us know how to handle. In fact, according to The Pew Charitable Trust, emergency room visits for dental emergencies have been rising, with it costing the health care system in the country around $1.6 billion per year. Problem is, a good portion of… Continue reading Do You Know How to Handle Common Dental Emergencies?
3 Lesser-Known Benefits of Flashing Your Amazing Smile
The Consumer Guide to Dentistry lists eight different components of a smile, practically from ear to ear, beginning with the frame (lips) and ending with the buccal corridor. (That’s the dark space between the corners of the mouth and the upper teeth, for those who might not know). While smiling might seem like a complicated… Continue reading 3 Lesser-Known Benefits of Flashing Your Amazing Smile
The Best Remedies for Bad Breath
Although bad breath (also known as halitosis) may sometimes be a symptom of serious illnesses such as lung disease, diabetes or liver failure, the cause is usually much more benign. According to the Mayo Clinic News Network, the breakdown of food particles and other “debris” by bacteria in and around your teeth can cause a… Continue reading The Best Remedies for Bad Breath
Recording Selfie Videos While Brushing Teeth Can Boost Oral Health Care Skills
Recording smart phone video selfies of tooth brushing can help people learn to improve their oral health care techniques, according to a study don at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland. The research was published in the Indian Journal of Dental Research in August 2016. A release from CWRU explains that… Continue reading Recording Selfie Videos While Brushing Teeth Can Boost Oral Health Care Skills
Tooth Loss Increases Risk of Reduced Cognitive Function
Best to do everything you can to keep the choppers if you want to stay lucid as you age! The International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) published an article in March 2016 titled “Tooth Loss Increases the Risk of Diminished Cognitive Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis” The study appeared in the OnlineFirst… Continue reading Tooth Loss Increases Risk of Reduced Cognitive Function
Systemic Antibody Responses to Oral Bacteria with Aging
On March 17th 2016 at the 45th Annual Meeting & Exhibition of the American Association for Dental Research, researcher Jeffrey Ebersole, University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA, presented a study titled “Systemic Antibody Responses to Oral Bacteria with Aging.” The AADR Annual Meeting was held in conjunction with the 40th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association… Continue reading Systemic Antibody Responses to Oral Bacteria with Aging
An Anti-Cavity Supplement?
An anti-cavity supplement may be closer than you think. University of Florida Health researchers have identified a new strain of bacteria in the mouth that may keep bad bacteria in check — and could lead to a way to prevent cavities using probiotics. And that could lead to the development of an oral supplement. While… Continue reading An Anti-Cavity Supplement?
How Much Do You Know About Your Mouth?
Having good dental health means more than brushing and flossing (though those are essential). Dental professionals, marking World Oral Health Day this month, emphasizes the importance of a healthy mouth, especially when it comes to patient awareness of how dental restorations are made. “World Oral Health Day 2016 aims to help everyone recognize the impact… Continue reading How Much Do You Know About Your Mouth?