Fish Fights Gum Disease
A diet full of fish and nuts goes a long way to protect people from gum disease—a new study has shown. The research.
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Home Teeth Whitening Can Cause Permanent Damage
Self-treatments using baking soda, ash and hydrogen peroxide, many of which are detailed online by members of the public with no dental experience,.
- November 5, 2010
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Male Sex Hormones Blamed for Higher Risk of Gum Infection
Researchers at the University of Maryland Dental School propose that sex hormones could possibly indicate the biological basis for men to be more.
- November 4, 2010
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Study Shows Fluoride from Tea & Toothpaste Weakens Bones
Fluoride consumption from tea and toothpaste damaged a woman’s bones, report researchers in Osteoporosis International published October 9. Fluoride, added to water intending.
- November 3, 2010
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People With Diabetes at Higher Risk for Developing Gum Disease
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, diabetes affects nearly 24 million people in the United States. In observance of.
- November 2, 2010
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Oral Health Still a Major Concern in Africa
Experts attending the Kenya Dental Association Scientific Conference have insisted that oral health remains a major problem in many parts of Africa. At.
- November 2, 2010
- 1 minute read
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Patients Can’t Hide Eating Disorders From Dentists
While the connection between oral health and systemic health has been well established, what most people don’t know is that dentists often are.
- October 29, 2010
- 2 minutes read
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Genetic Link for Tooth Decay
A study in the Journal of Dental Research examined families’ biological samples and demographic data and clinically assessed the health of their mouth,.
- October 28, 2010
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Trick to Choosing the Best Halloween Treats
When it comes to Halloween candy, even if it’s costumed as a healthier choice (think chocolate-covered granola bars), nutrition experts say: Boooooo. “The.
- October 28, 2010
- 4 minutes read
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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids May Lower Incidence of Gum Disease
Periodontitis, a common inflammatory disease in which gum tissue separates from teeth, leads to accumulation of bacteria and potential bone and tooth loss..
- October 26, 2010
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