Ask the Pediatrician: Do babies get tooth decay, and when do they start brushing teeth?

by Dr. David M. KrolCredit: CC0 Public DomainTooth decay (dental caries) is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases in the United States.The good news is there are ways to prevent it.Even th

Updated on: November 29,2023 16

Ask the Pediatrician: Do babies get tooth decay, and when do they start brushing teeth?

by Dr. David M. KrolCredit: CC0 Public DomainTooth decay (dental caries) is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases in the United States.The good news is there are ways to prevent it.Even th

Updated on:November 29,2023 16

Black women suffer most from tooth loss, Brazilian study finds

by José Tadeu Arantes,FAPESPDirected acyclic graphs, with the variables and implications tested, for tooth loss according to race/skin color and sex. Credit:PLOS ONE(2022). DOI: 10.1

Updated on: November 28,2023 18

Black women suffer most from tooth loss, Brazilian study finds

by José Tadeu Arantes,FAPESPDirected acyclic graphs, with the variables and implications tested, for tooth loss according to race/skin color and sex. Credit:PLOS ONE(2022). DOI: 10.1

Updated on:November 28,2023 18

Dental lozenge could provide permanent treatment for tooth sensitivity 

by Alden Woods,University of WashingtonGraphical abstract. Credit:ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering(2023). DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c01039Over 30 years of dentistry, Sa

Updated on: November 28,2023 17

Dental lozenge could provide permanent treatment for tooth sensitivity 

by Alden Woods,University of WashingtonGraphical abstract. Credit:ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering(2023). DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c01039Over 30 years of dentistry, Sa

Updated on:November 28,2023 17

Toothpaste containing synthetic tooth minerals can prevent cavities as effectively as fluoride: Clinical trial

byFrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainBrushing twice a day keeps the dentist away—but can we improve on the toothpaste we use to maintain clean teeth, preventing medical issues that spiral from po

Updated on: November 28,2023 17

Toothpaste containing synthetic tooth minerals can prevent cavities as effectively as fluoride: Clinical trial

byFrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainBrushing twice a day keeps the dentist away—but can we improve on the toothpaste we use to maintain clean teeth, preventing medical issues that spiral from po

Updated on:November 28,2023 17

How to get rid of a toothache: The best remedies

by Ann SchreiberIf you have experienced a toothache, you know it's no joke. That searing pain in your mouth can keep you from concentrating, getting adequate sleep and so much more. Plus, not trea

Updated on: November 28,2023 10

How to get rid of a toothache: The best remedies

by Ann SchreiberIf you have experienced a toothache, you know it's no joke. That searing pain in your mouth can keep you from concentrating, getting adequate sleep and so much more. Plus, not trea

Updated on:November 28,2023 10

How to fix a broken tooth so you're no longer in pain

by Miriam Jones Bradley, RNAnyone who has ever had a tooth crack or break knows the sinking feeling that follows because it almost certainly means an urgent trip to the dentist.While the enamel on you

Updated on: November 28,2023 7

How to fix a broken tooth so you're no longer in pain

by Miriam Jones Bradley, RNAnyone who has ever had a tooth crack or break knows the sinking feeling that follows because it almost certainly means an urgent trip to the dentist.While the enamel on you

Updated on:November 28,2023 7

New device for early detection of gum disease

byUniversity of BirminghamChange in area under the curve (AUC) for all combinations of validated analytes for differentiating between health or gingivitis and periodontitis (HG vs. P), health an

Updated on: November 28,2023 16

New device for early detection of gum disease

byUniversity of BirminghamChange in area under the curve (AUC) for all combinations of validated analytes for differentiating between health or gingivitis and periodontitis (HG vs. P), health an

Updated on:November 28,2023 16

Taking good care of your teeth may be good for your brain, study suggests

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTaking good care of your teeth may be linked to better brain health, according to a study published in the July 5, 2023, online is

Updated on: November 28,2023 20

Taking good care of your teeth may be good for your brain, study suggests

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTaking good care of your teeth may be linked to better brain health, according to a study published in the July 5, 2023, online is

Updated on:November 28,2023 20

Study: Diabetes and tooth loss together worsen cognitive decline

byNew York UniversityTrajectories of cognitive decline over time by baseline diabetes mellitus (DM) and edentulism status. Solid line, with neither condition; dashed line, with DM only; dashed a

Updated on: November 28,2023 9

Study: Diabetes and tooth loss together worsen cognitive decline

byNew York UniversityTrajectories of cognitive decline over time by baseline diabetes mellitus (DM) and edentulism status. Solid line, with neither condition; dashed line, with DM only; dashed a

Updated on:November 28,2023 9

How to prevent 'wine teeth' this holiday

by Patti Zielinski, Rutgers University-New BrunswickThe study finds wine menus with robust descriptions and pairing suggestions fare better than vintages and prices alone. Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public D

Updated on: November 28,2023 16

How to prevent 'wine teeth' this holiday

by Patti Zielinski, Rutgers University-New BrunswickThe study finds wine menus with robust descriptions and pairing suggestions fare better than vintages and prices alone. Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public D

Updated on:November 28,2023 16

Water fluoridation is effective prevention for tooth decay and a win for the environment

byTrinity College DublinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTrinity College Dublin researchers collaborating with University College London have demonstrated for the first time the low environmenta

Updated on: November 28,2023 14

Water fluoridation is effective prevention for tooth decay and a win for the environment

byTrinity College DublinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTrinity College Dublin researchers collaborating with University College London have demonstrated for the first time the low environmenta

Updated on:November 28,2023 14

UK dentists forced to prescribe unnecessary antibiotics for toothache in pandemic

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 restrictions preventing dentists in England from providing face-to-face treatment required some to unnec

Updated on: November 28,2023 15

UK dentists forced to prescribe unnecessary antibiotics for toothache in pandemic

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 restrictions preventing dentists in England from providing face-to-face treatment required some to unnec

Updated on:November 28,2023 15