The human mouth is a surprisingly unrefined system. After so many years of evolution, it may seem odd that we haven’t yet overcome malocclusion and dental crowding. So, why is it that our teeth give us so many problems, while many species thrive without the benefit of professional dental care? As it turns out, the […]
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Periodontal disease has been associated with an increased risk for many diseases, including heart disease, strokes, and diabetes. It is even linked to a number of cancers, namely oral, esophageal, pancreatic, and lung cancers. According to recent research, breast cancer may be added to this list. A research team led by Jo L. Freudenheim, PhD, […]
An anti-cavity toothpaste helps you to prevent cavities with its rich fluoride content. When your protective tooth enamel becomes weakened by the acids in your mouth, this fluoride replaces what was lost before the damage can penetrate through the enamel and the acid begins to eat through the dentin. However, if the damage has already […]
For many years now, doctors have been making use of a special type of glass in the healing of bones. This material, which is known as bioactive glass, is a crushed glass that has the property of being able to interact with organic material. Your body reacts to its presence, as opposed to the inert […]
A recent study was conducted to examine the relationship between gum disease and prostate problems. In the study, twenty seven men who suffered from some inflammation of the prostate gland and an elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) level, along with moderate to severe gum disease. Following this evaluation, participants underwent four to eight weeks of […]
When a woman is pregnant, feeling excessive stress has been shown to have many unfortunate effects on their unborn children. Recently, a study from the University of Washington in Seattle suggested that these effects might include excessive tooth decay. This study took a look at data gathered from over seven hundred mothers and their children, […]
The winter holidays are upon us once again. This is a time of fun, family, festivities, and an unfortunate degree of tooth decay. Not only does all of our binge eating and sugary seasonal sweets make our oral bacteria run wild, but the stress that all too often comes with our holiday celebrations is not […]
Far too many children develop caries in their baby teeth at a young age. Since these teeth are an important part of their long-term dental health, it is vital to protect your youngest family members from unnecessary decay. For many people, this amounts to controlling the sugars that a child consumes. However, there are other […]
