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Acupuncture Relieves Radiation-Induced Dry Mouth for Cancer Patients

After receiving acupuncture treatment three days a week during the course of radiation treatment, head and neck cancer patients experienced less dry mouth,.

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SDF Proves Effective in Treating Caries

Dentists are turning to silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to prevent caries in children and adults alike. Fortunately, researchers at the University of California,.

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Lettuce Juice May Help Control Gingivitis

While an apple a day may keep the doctor away, a glass of lettuce juice could keep the dentist away as well. A.

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Necessity of Antibiotics After Implants Questioned

Antibiotics are prescribed after implant procedures to prevent implant failure and postoperative complications. Yet there is growing concern that overprescription of antibiotics is.

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Phentolamine Mesylate Effective in Reversing Anesthesia

Anesthesia may block the pain involved in oral procedures, but that doesn’t mean patients like it. Once that cavity is filled, they often.

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Laughing Gas May Treat Depression

Laughing gas may be more useful than originally thought. A new study indicates that it’s possible for laughing gas to treat depression. The.

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Certain Bacteria Aids in Periodontal Treatment

Researchers may have discovered a new way to effectively treat periodontitis patients. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of chronic periodontitis patients indicated that Lactobacillus.

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How Effective is Mouthwash?

Mouthwash may not work as well as many studies claim. A recent clinical study in the Journal of Clinical Dentistry analyzed this issue..

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Botox Injections Could Aid People with Chronic Headaches

Botox may be just what the doctor ordered for people that experience frequent headaches. Botox was first used as treatment for headaches after.

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Calcium Supplements During Pregnancy May Prevent Tooth Decay

A recent study has demonstrated that a woman who takes calcium supplements while she is pregnant may help children’s teeth. The new study.

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