Is there a Link Between Alzheimer’s and Oral Health?
“Our current data has no bearing on dental surgery and certainly does not argue that dentistry poses a risk of Alzheimer’s disease.”
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Protein that Helps Suppress Oral Cancer Diminishes with Age
Researchers at UCLA have found that a protein that serves as a suppressor of cancer diminishes in skin and mouth epithelial cells as the human body ages.
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Teeth Reveal Lifetime Exposures to Metals, Toxins
“Teeth are of particular interest to us for the measurement of chemical exposure in fetal and childhood development: they provide a chronological record of exposure..
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Do Nice Dentists Finish Last?
Many dentists hesitate to fully explain and recommend periodontal therapy because they fear patients will simply cancel appointments due to the added cost.
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Alcohol Consumption Can Have Negative Impact on Gum Health
In a recent study in the Journal of Periodontology, researchers have found that consumption of alcoholic beverages can have adverse effects on the health of a person’s gums,
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TREATING GUM DISEASE HELPS HEART, MAY LOWER OVERALL HEALTH CARE COSTS
Treating gum disease reduces the body’s burden of infection and inflammation, which seems to help people respond better to treatments for other health conditions…
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Saliva Protects Teeth Against Cavities More Than We Thought
“This is particularly significant for S. mutans,” Frenkel explains, “because it only causes cavities when it is attached, or in a biofilm on the tooth’s surface.”
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ROOT OF THE PROBLEM: WHY YOU MAY WANT THAT ROOT CANAL
Some people have even developed phobias of root canals, which further reinforces their fear of the dentist.
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Bye-Bye Sugary Drinks: This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Stop Drinking Soda
As more and more research investigates the ill effects of soda on the human body (and the environment), it may be time for you to give it up,
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