MONDAY, Oct. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Gum disease may interfere with high blood pressure control, a new study suggests. Researchers reviewed medical and dental records of more than 3,600 people diagnosed with high blood pressure. Compared to people with good oral health, those with gum disease were less likelyContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — There is no scientific evidence that tongue scraping will prevent bad breath, the American Dental Association says. Such devices may clean the tongue, but the bacteria that cause bad breath can grow back very quickly, the ADA says. Here’s what it recommends to keep your breath fresher:Continue Reading
MONDAY, July 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Many children are prescribed powerful opioid painkillers they don’t really need, putting them and those around them at risk, a new study shows. More than one in 10 kids enrolled in Tennessee’s Medicaid program received an opioid prescription each year between 1999 andContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Gum disease is a common problem that can lead to bad breath, swollen gums and tooth loss if untreated. Most people don’t show signs of gum disease until they’re in their 30s or 40s. But getting older doesn’t automatically mean you’ll get gum disease. Daily dental careContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Gum disease may include symptoms from swollen gums to bad breath and loose or sensitive teeth. Gum disease starts with a buildup of bacteria in the mouth. Tiny microbes combine with mucus and other particles to form plaque on the teeth and gumline. Brushing and flossing willContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Dentures are false teeth that can be easily taken out or put back in a person’s mouth. While they’ll never feel exactly like a person’s real teeth, they’ll make it easier for a person to eat, and will fill space that was once occupied by actual pearlyContinue Reading
TUESDAY, April 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — People who drink more than the recommended daily limit of alcohol may harbor an unhealthy mix of bacteria in their mouths, a new study suggests. Researchers found that compared with nondrinkers, those who drank relatively heavily had fewer “good” bacteria in their mouths.Continue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Your teeth may be a good indicator of your heart health, the American Heart Association says. A recent clinical study focusing on tooth loss during midlife found that people who lost two or more teeth during the trial had a 23 percent increased risk of cardiovascular disease.Continue Reading
FRIDAY, April 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Fewer U.S. kids are plagued by tooth cavities compared to just a few years ago, but income disparities persist, according to a new U.S. government study. Researchers found that in 2015-2016, about 43 percent of children ages 2 to 19 had cavities. ThatContinue Reading
THURSDAY, March 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The Old Woman in the Shoe may have lost a tooth or two. Nursery rhymes aside, a new study reports that the more children a woman has, the fewer teeth she has in her later years. Mothers of three had an average ofContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Your teeth are incredibly strong, and with the proper care and regular dental visits, you can keep them that way. The American Dental Association offers these “tooth truths”: Tooth enamel, which is 96 percent mineral, is the hardest substance in the body. Your teeth can exert anContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Parents and caregivers can pass cavity-causing bacteria to babies through saliva, by sharing foods and spoons. Or tooth decay can develop when an infant’s teeth and gums are exposed to any liquid or food other than water for long periods, including when a baby is repeatedly putContinue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — American parents are less likely to seek early dental care for their children if they don’t receive guidance from a doctor or dentist, a new national survey finds. The poll of 790 parents with at least one child aged 5 or younger foundContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Chewing gum has been around since ancient times. Originally made from natural products, today’s gums are combinations of synthetic materials. Some chewing gums may help protect your teeth, the American Dental Association says. The organization says it grants its Seal of Acceptance to companies that provide scientificContinue Reading