Dental Health

Severe Gum Disease, Impotence May Be Linked

Men with severe gum disease, known as periodontitis, are at greater risk for impotence, according to a new study that finds young men and…    

Most people brush their teeth in the wrong way

Almost all Swedes brush their teeth, yet only one in ten does it in a way that effectively prevents tooth decay. Now researchers at…    

Drinking energy and sports drinks like “bathing” teeth in acid

Energy drinks and sports drinks might provide a quick boost for consumers, but at the cost of their teeth. A new study finds people…    

Missing Teeth Can Lead to Obesity

There has always been a link between missing teeth and poor nutrition. After all, chewing is the first step in the digestive process. It…    

Gut Organisms Could Be Clue in Controlling Obesity Risk

The international obesity epidemic is widespread, nondiscriminatory, and deadly. But do we really understand all of the factors underlying this alarming trend? The concept…    

Infected Gums Not Likely Cause of Vascular Disease

Healthy gums aren’t proven to prevent atherosclerotic vascular disease, nor will treating periodontal disease clearly reduce risk of heart attack or stroke, according to…    

Dental therapists worldwide offer safe effective care to children

A new report on dental therapists says the midlevel practitioners offer safe and competent care worldwide, primarily to children in locations with rare access…    

Poor dental hygiene puts congenital heart disease patients at risk of further heart damage

Poor dental hygiene behaviours in patients with congenital heart disease are increasing their risk of endocarditis. Teens with congenital heart disease floss, brush and…    

Keep smiling: Collagen matrix promotes gum healing around exposed roots

Receding gums often result in tooth sensitivity and can lead to decay of the root and persistent inflammation of the gum. New research published…    

Study links high fiber to healthy gums in older vets

U.S. researchers who followed healthy male veterans for up to 24 years found that older men who ate more high-fiber fruits were less likely…    

FDA warns of toothbrushes that mess up your face

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a consumer safety update Thursday about a brand of electric toothbrushes that’s been found to chip teeth,…    

In the Mouth, Smoking Zaps Healthy Bacteria

According to a new study, smoking causes the body to turn against its own helpful bacteria, leaving smokers more vulnerable to disease.

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Beam Brush Quantifies Your Dental Hygiene Habits

Self monitoring of activity levels using accelerometer activated devices like Striiv and FitBit is all the rage these days, and now the field is…    

Make Your Teeth Whiter By Taking This Guidance

Our teeth are important to us. Not only do they supply us by using a strategy to eat food items, but our teeth are…    

Tooth cleaning leads to fewer heart problems: study

Regular visits to the dentist for tooth cleaning may provide more than just a brighter smile.

According to data compiled by researchers…    

Study evaluates risk factors for chronic TMJD

Thousands of Americans this year will be diagnosed with a common disorder of the jaw area called temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders (TMJD, formerly…    

Healthy mouth bacteria provide ideal conditions for gum disease

Normal bacteria which live in our mouths provide the catalyst for the development of gum disease, a debilitating condition which leads to painful gums…    

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help Treat Patients With Dental Phobia

According to a study published in the latest issue of the British Dental Journal (BDJ), a single session of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) could…    

Can oral care for babies prevent future cavities?

New parents have one more reason to pay attention to the oral health of their toothless babies. A recent University of Illinois study confirms…    

Teething an unlikely cause of serious symptoms

High fevers and other potentially serious symptoms in infants should not be written off as normal signs of teething, according to a new study.…    

Mouthwashing moms less likely to have a preemie

Expectant mothers who have gum disease are less likely to deliver their babies prematurely if they use mouthwash throughout their pregnancy, a new study…    

Print your own teeth

What if, instead of waiting days or weeks for a cast to be produced and prosthetic dental implants, false teeth and replacement crowns to…    

Experts grow whole tooth units using mouse stem cells

Scientists in Japan said on Wednesday they have created teeth—complete with connective fibers and bones—by using mouse stem cells and successfully transplanted them into…    

Gum disease can increase the time it takes to become pregnant

For the first time, fertility experts have shown that, from the time that a woman starts trying to conceive, poor oral health can have…    

Research examines dentists’ role in painkiller abuse

In the cover article of this month’s Journal of the American Dental Association, a group of nine dentists, pharmacists, and addiction experts provides new…