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As kids head back to school this fall, there is probably one item many parents haven't thought to put on the to-do list: dental checkups.
But they should make sure their children's teeth are in good shape, said Dr. Natasha Flake, president of the American Associat...
“Extra-hard†chewing gum is being touted on social media as a means of developing a chiseled jawline.
This sort of gum is promoted as a gym for “facial fitness,†toning and tightening the muscles around the jaw.
But experts say there’s little evidence to back these claims.
“These products have very limited scientific research,†said <...
A healthy mouth also means a healthy heart, a new review suggests.
People who’ve lost teeth are more likely to die from heart problems – and the more teeth lost, the higher the risk, researchers found.
“Our findings clearly show tha...
Looking for a brand new smile?
Many people with chipped, worn or indelibly stained teeth may ponder the possibility of veneers. They're wholly cosmetic, typically aren't covered by dental insurance and can cost thousands of dollars, so it's best to understand veneers well before you embark on getting them.
Experts at the Cleveland Clinic define a veneer as a covering "over the front...
Older women with chronic kidney disease might wind up losing so many teeth they aren't able to chew and talk effectively, a new study warns.
Postmenopausal women with kidney disease are about 40% more likely to have fewer than 20 teeth, the minimum number needed to adequately chew and speak, researchers reported June 12 in the journal
Matcha green tea has the potential to keep gum disease at bay, a new study finds.
Lab experiments show that matcha can inhibit the growth of Porphyromonas gingivalis, one of the main bacterial culprits behind gum disease.
Among a small group of 45 people with gum disease, those who used matcha mouth...
People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) face more than triple the odds of bruxism, otherwise known as teeth grinding, a new study finds.
The small study of 76 Brazilian adults (38 diagnosed with PTSD and 38 without the condition) found much higher incidence of daytime teeth grinding.
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Oral health might have an impact on heart health, a new study has found.
Folks treated for an irregular heart rhythm were more likely to keep a healthy heartbeat if they took steps to manage their gum disease, researchers report.
The study involved atria...
A cheap cavity-fighting liquid typically used to treat sensitive teeth appears to work as well as dental sealants in preventing tooth decay, a new study finds.
A single treatment of either silver diamine fluoride (SDF) or a typical dental sealant prevented 80% of cavities for four years among thousands of New York City elementary schoolchildren, researchers report March 4 in the journal <...
Analysis of a "chemical score" from mouth lesion swab samples might allow patients to skip painful biopsies, getting oral cancers promptly diagnosed in a noninvasive way, scientists report.
Right now, dentists and other specialists must send excised tissues from suspicious mouth lesions to labs for standard biopsies, which are costly and invasive.
However, researchers at Case Weste...
New guidelines from the American Dental Association (ADA) are cracking down on the use of opioids for tooth pain.
The guidelines say that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) taken alone or alongside acetaminophen should be the first-line treatment for managing short-term dental pain in teenagers and adults.
The available medical evidence indicates that those medications c...
The heavy lead apron dentists drape over you during dental X-rays may soon be a thing of the past.
On Thursday, the American Dental Association (ADA) announced that its member dentists can dispense with the aprons, technically called "thyroid collars" because they were used to shield that organ from radiation.
"After reviewing nearly 100 articles, guidance documents and regulations ...
A newly developed "brush biopsy"allows dentists to screen for the most common form of mouth cancer, a new study reports.
Dentists use a small brush to gently collect cells from potentially cancerous lesions inside the mouth, researchers write in the journal Cancer Medicine.
The sample is then analyzed for g...
New research in mice is pointing to a surprising connection: Gum disease could exacerbate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Because gum disease (periodontitis) is a chronic, inflammatory infection, it's long been linked to higher heart disease risks. Now, Chinese researchers believe it could also have ties to the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, COPD.
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A person's toothbrush could be a true lifesaver if they land in a hospital ICU, according to new evidence review.
Regular toothbrushing is associated with lower rates of death in the intensive care unit (ICU), shorter lengths of stay, and shorter times spent on a mechanical ventilator, researchers report in the Dec. 18 issue of the journal JAMA Internal Medicine.
That's bec...
The holidays are all about parties, and parties are all about drinking wine. But if you're a red wine lover, how do you avoid stained teeth?
"When you drink red wine, you're encountering a triple threat to your teeth's whiteness: anthocyanins, which are the pigments in grapes that give red wine its rich color; tannins, which help bind the pigment to your teeth; and the acidity found in wi...
If you're getting a tooth pulled or having another painful dental procedure, you're much less likely to get opioids than you were just a few years ago, new research reveals.
That's good news because opioid abuse is a major issue in the United States and these drugs aren't necessary for most dental procedures.
But there was a bit of bad news in the findings: Efforts to reduce opioid ...
That heavy lead apron you wear at the dentist's office when getting X-rays may no longer be necessary.
While intended to shield patients from radiation exposure anywhere that isn't the jaw, the X-ray equipment used in dental offices today is quite safe compared to those of the past.
The amount of external radiation scatter from modern X-ray technology poses little to no threat to pa...
People want whiter teeth, surveys show, and the American Dental Association (ADA) has some advice on how to accomplish that.
Over time, teeth can become less white due to a number of causes, including food and drink, tobacco use, age, trauma and medications.
According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, when people were asked what they most wanted to improve about their s...
Good oral health is one of the keys to healthy aging, but a sobering new study shows that many U.S. nursing home residents have significant dental issues.
Close to two in every 10 residents have missing teeth, about 8% have broken teeth/cavities and another 11% report pain while chewing, researchers found.
"Inadequate oral health has far-reaching consequences that extend beyond the...
Children having short-term dental pain from extractions or toothache should not be prescribed opioids but rather manage those aches with over-the-counter ibuprofen and/or acetaminophen, according to new guidelines.
The guidelines detailing dental pain management strategies for kids was endorsed by the American Dental Association (ADA) after being developed by the ADA Science & Research In...
Damaged teeth could one day be repaired with "living fillings"created from stem cells, a new study reports.
In the lab, researchers induced stem cells to form small, multicellular mini-organs that secrete the proteins that form tooth enamel, according to a report published Aug. 14 in the journal
Fluoride may have found its match in preventing cavities.
New research shows that toothpaste containing hydroxyapatite, one of the main mineral components in teeth, can prevent cavities as effectively as fluoride, which has been used in toothpaste since 1956.
Add risk of developing memory problems later in life to the list of consequences linked to poor oral health.
Not taking care of your mouth and teeth has already been associated with heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers and preterm birth. Now, a new study finds that folks with gum disease or tooth loss have evidence of shrinkage within the hippocampus, a brain area essential for memory...
Dentures may hide harmful germs that cause pneumonia, British researchers report.
For the study, the investigators took samples from the dentures of nursing home patients who did and didn't have pneumonia. They analyzed the samples to identify the types of microbes present. The researchers specifically looked for microbes that could cause pneumonia and if there were significant differenc...
When babies start teething, the pain and discomfort can be hard on them. In this short guide, we'll explain what teething is, when you can expect it to occur and its most common symptoms.
Plus, you'll discover several safe and effective strategies recommended by pediatricians to help your baby find relief from teething pain.
What is teething?
When your baby's ...
Diabetes is a known risk factor for mental decline and dementia. Paired with total tooth loss, the potential harm to the brain is even more significant, new research indicates.
The findings highlight the importance of good dental care and diabetes control in aging adults, said
Raiding the cookie jar or candy dish at grandma's house may be a treat, but it can also help ruin children's teeth.
And a new survey found more than two-thirds of mothers reporting that their kids' grandparents gave youngsters sugary foods and beverages, with no limits on consumption.
"I have many happy memories of raiding the candy jar at my own grandparents' house and, as a paren...
Without dental coverage, many American seniors on Medicare stop getting the fillings and crowns they may need, a new study finds.
The result isn't pretty.
"Without dental coverage for adults who are eligible [for] Medicare, we are seeing a rise in loss of teeth after age 65 among nearly 1 in 20 adults, which represents millions of Americans,"said
Even the tiniest teeth can decay, which is why it's important to take care of them.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers some tips for caring for those little teeth, starting before the first one even arrives.
"There are habits you can start now to keep your baby's teeth healthy,"D...
Taking good care of your teeth -- brushing, flossing, regular dental checkups -- is, of course, important for good health. Now researchers say it's also vital for brain health.
While it was already clear that poor dental health could increase stroke and heart disease risk, a new study funds that adults who are genetically prone to have cavities, dentures and missing teeth are also more li...
People who have sleep apnea may have another issue to worry about -- weaker bones and teeth.
Known as low bone-mineral density, the condition is an indicator of osteoporosis and can increase the risk of fractures and cause teeth to become loose and dental implants to fail, according to new research from the University at Buffalo (UB) in New York.
To study this, researchers used con...
Treatments for gum disease may have little benefit for heavy smokers, new research shows.
The study findings suggest the need to rethink treatment of the common gum disease periodontitis, according to researchers from Aarhus University in Denmark.
"To our surprise, we could see that the disease ...
Red may be a traditional holiday color, but no one wants to wear it on their teeth.
An expert offers some tips for keeping "wine teeth"at bay during your holiday parties.
"When you drink red wine, you're encountering a triple threat to your teeth's whiteness: anthocyanins, which are the pigments in grapes that give red wine its rich color; tannins, which help bind the pigment to you...
For those who care about their teeth, a new study sounds a pretty clear alarm: using tobacco in any form -- including the increasingly popular practice of vaping -- is a recipe for a dental nightmare.
The warning comes from the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), after scientists analyzed several years of tracking data that looked at associations between s...
On top of their other health hazards, electronic cigarettes may help rot your teeth, a new study suggests.
Vaping appears to promote cavities, which can result in tooth loss if not treated quickly, experts say.
"If you are vaping, be aware that there are potentially some detrimental oral health effects," said lead researcher
More and more nervous patients are showing up stoned for dental appointments, often forcing dentists to postpone treatment until the patient sobers up, new survey data shows.
As more states are legalizing marijuana, more than half of dentists (52%) report seeing patients high on weed or other drugs, a new
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning that a number of U.S. children have picked up a serious infection from contaminated water lines at the dentist's office.
Although rare, outbreaks of nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) infections have been reported in kids treated at the dentist, one cluster in 2015 and another in 2016, the CDC says. A third cluster ide...
Dental coverage under Medicare could soon start expanding for seniors under a new proposal from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Still, the proposed rules would not provide full coverage for regular dental care, which has been explicitly excluded from Medicare since...
While dental and medical care are thought to be related, researchers wondered what impact oral care might have on a serious heart condition.
A University of Michigan team studied more than 2,000 patients who had a heart attack in 2017. The patients had either received periodontal care, dental cleanings or no or...
Gum disease has far-reaching effects and may increase your odds of developing dementia, a new study suggests.
In a review of 47 previously published studies, researchers in Finland found that tooth loss, deep pockets around teeth in the gums, or bone loss in the tooth sockets was tied to a 21% higher risk of dementia and a 23% higher risk of
If you're planning to have oral surgery, be prepared, not scared, an expert suggests -- and stay off YouTube.
"I tell all of my patients, 'The more you know, the better it's going to be.' As health professionals, we're not trying to scare patients with information; it's just that when you're prepared for something, when you know what's going to happen, it reduces the anxiety level, and it...
Many opioid abusers cite short-term, legitimate use of an opioid for relief of joint or dental pain as their "gateway" into addiction.
Now, research done at one New York State clinic finds that dentists can cut their use of opioids down to zero, using other painkillers for patients instead.
The end...
A small preliminary study suggests that the health of an expectant mother's gums may affect her likelihood of a preterm birth.
The study compared oral inflammation and microbes in 33 women whose babies were born before 37 weeks of pregnancy, considered
Getting your tongue or lips pierced? Don't be surprised when your dentist is unhappy about it.
These piercings can do damage to your teeth and gums, a new study warns.
"Our study found that many people with oral piercings had deep pockets and gaps around their teeth, and recedi...
Rapid access to a patient's medical records could help dentists provide better care, but that rarely happens, a new study finds.
"Oral health practitioners may need to confirm a list of medical considerations; for example, that there is no contraindication to a patient sitting in a chair for a lengthy procedure or whether a patient is taking any medication that could put them at risk for ...
If you've had a root canal, you can expect your tooth to survive for about 11 years, researchers say.
For a time, root canals can maintain teeth affected by cavities or other problems, but the tooth eventually becomes brittle and dies. To learn more about just how long that process might take, ...
Dentures may take a bite out of your nutrition, a new study warns.
"They do not provide the same chewing efficiency, which may alter eating habits," said senior author Dr. Thankam Thyvalikakath, director of the Regenstrief Institute and the School of Dentistry Dental Informatics program at Indiana University in Indianapolis. "Dentists need to be aware of this and provide advice or a refer...
While the vast majority of dental implant procedures go smoothly, related infections can up the risk for implant failure.
Antibiotics can keep that risk at bay, with penicillin the typical go-to choice. But new research warns that when patients are given an alternative antibiotic due to concerns over
Nearly 60 million Americans live in "dental deserts," while many more can't afford basic dental care even if it is available.
Enter dental therapists.
New research suggests these newly minted health care professionals could help more people get the oral hea...