Tongue Piercing Can Cause Costly Gap in Front Teeth
2010-08-05
One woman’s experience suggests a risk; other potential problems include gum trauma, infectionContinue Reading
Low-Income Children Not Getting Adequate Dental Care
2010-07-08
California study finds those covered by public health insurance less likely to make regular visits, if they go at allContinue Reading
Cavities in Baby Teeth May Come From Poor Food Choices
2010-06-22
Dental office a good place to offer education on kids’ nutrition, researcher saysContinue Reading
Cost-Conscious Cancer Survivors Skip Care
2010-06-14
Research suggests millions are going without needed medical servicesContinue Reading
Even in Non-Contact Sports, Mouth Guards Are Essential
2010-06-11
They help keep people of all ages and all sports smiling, experts sayContinue Reading
1 in 4 Americans Under 65 Lacks Dental Insurance
2010-06-09
Latest stats, from 2008, show employment, education and race all affect access to careContinue Reading
Toothbrushing May Stave Off Heart Woes
2010-05-28
Study finds link between lack of oral hygiene and cardiovascular diseaseContinue Reading
Homeless Americans Unlikely to Receive Basic Health Care
2010-05-24
More than 40 percent can’t get dental services, eyeglasses, researchers findContinue Reading
Kids Raised by Relatives Face Increased Health Risks
2010-05-03
Extra support is needed when children don’t live with a parent, expert saysContinue Reading
Allergy-Linked Mouth Breathing Spells Trouble for Kids
2010-04-23
Children at risk for facial deformities, poor grades, dentists sayContinue Reading
After Teeth Are Pulled, Platelet-Rich Plasma May Speed Healing
2010-04-23
Process speeds formation of jaw bone, researchers sayContinue Reading
Acupuncture May Ease Anxiety Over Dental Work
2010-03-30
For fearful patients, ancient therapy could help, study suggestsContinue Reading