Oral Health Articles & Stories

Dental Anesthesia May Impact Development of Wisdom Teeth in Children

Scientists from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine have found a statistical association between the injection of local dental anesthesia administered to adolescents ages two to six and evidence of missing lower wisdom teeth. The results of this epidemiological study, published in the A... Read More

Reduced Dementia Risk Linked to Chewing Capacity

People who are able to maintain their ability to chew are possibly less likely to develop dementia, compared to individuals who cannot chew well anymore. This is according to researchers from the Karolinska Institute and Karlstad University. The authors report their findings in the October iss... Read More

Pancreatic Cancer Risk Linked to Oral Bacteria

Pancreatic cancer and gum disease may have an association with one another, according to the British Dental Health Foundation. The study discovered that certain kinds of bacterium present in the formation of gum tissue are linked to a doubling of pancreatic cancer risk. However, they also disc... Read More

Study Suggests Children's Oral Health Influenced by Moms

The British Dental Health Foundation believes a new study underscoring how a mother's knowledge is critical to their child's oral health is a timely reminder of how important their early years are to maintaining good health habits. Read More

Unlocking the Mysteries Behind Painful Jaw Disorder

The jaw misalignment that causes temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD) can inflict years of jaw pain, migraine headaches and difficulty with speaking, smiling and eating. Doctors can also have great difficulty diagnosing the underlying problems causing these symptoms. Read More

Laser Technique Treats Diseased Gum Tissue

There was a time not too long ago when dentists had to treat serious gum disease through highly invasive oral bone surgery. However a new laser technique eliminates all the unpleasant cutting and stitches. The laser removes deteriorating gum tissue (while leaving health tissue intact), restore... Read More

A Dental Visit Can Save Your Life

Bleeding of the gums is a critical warning sign for over 20 serious disorders, including diabetes, heart disease, pre-diabtes, Hodgkin's lymphoma and other cancers. But which doctor is most likely to spot bleeding bums? The dentist, of course! According to a Chicago dentist with over 25 years ... Read More

Overcoming Dental Phobia

Some Americans avoid a visit to the dentist for years due to an extreme fear of setting forth in a dental clinic. However, these Americans may be setting themselves up to encounter potentially life-threatening health problems. If dental decay advances and gums are allowed to deteriorate unchec... Read More

Green Tea Promotes Healthy Gums

Men who drink green tea appear to have greater periodontal health than those who don't, a recent study revealed. And it seems the more green tea they drink, the better their gum health is. Periodontal disease is a chronic condition in which the gums and bone supporting the teeth are inflamed. ... Read More

The Hidden Benefits of Dental Implants

At first glance, dental implants may appear to be a primarily cosmetic procedure. After all, many of us value having a youthful smile and a naturally shaped face. However, there are other problems associated with opting not to replace missing teeth - some of which can dramatically affect your ... Read More

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