Having poor oral health doesn’t mean just cavities and gum disease. Statistics show that an unhealthy mouth can substantially increase the risk of suffering major health problems, including heart disease, respiratory infections, Alzheimer’s disease and diabetic complications. In fact, seven of the 10 leading causes of death listed by the Centers for Disease Control and… Continue reading How Taking Better Care of Your Teeth Might Prolong Your Life
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A Mysterious Link Between Tooth Loss and Heart Disease
People who have lost teeth for “nontraumatic” reasons could have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, new research shows. That point was established according to a presentation at the American College of Cardiology Middle East Conference 2019 together with the 10th Emirates Cardiac Society Congress. The conference was early in October in Dubai, United… Continue reading A Mysterious Link Between Tooth Loss and Heart Disease
Do We Take Better Care of Our Cars Than Our Teeth?
When you buy a new car, you get an owner’s manual that tells you when to get the oil changed, how much air to put in the tires, and when to get the brakes repaired, among other important details about routine maintenance. When it comes to our teeth, though, we aren’t always as conscientious about… Continue reading Do We Take Better Care of Our Cars Than Our Teeth?
Wine Could Fend off Bacteria That Cause Cavities and Gum Disease
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
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
A Possible Cure for Tooth Decay
Researchers are drawing nearer to figure out exactly how to eliminate the pain associated with tooth decay – the most prevalent chronic disease in the U.S. Janet Moradian-Oldak, a dentistry professor at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California, has investigated methods to regrow tooth enamel for the past two… Continue reading A Possible Cure for Tooth Decay