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Friday, Nov. 1st 2019 6:00 AM
In a study of 1566 community-dwelling Japanese elderly who were followed for 5 years, the risk of developing dementia was elevated in individuals with fewer remaining teeth.
Individuals with 10-19, 1-9, and no teeth had 62%, 81%, and 63% higher risks of dementia, respectively, than individuals with >20 teeth. Likewise, an inverse association was observed between the number of remaining teeth and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
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Thursday, Oct. 31st 2019 11:14 AM
When searching for a new dentist make sure to know what their business hours are and how they deal with dental emergencies. The reason you want to confirm their business hours is that you are more likely to make and maintain regular dental visits when the practice has hours that works around your time frame. Read the rest of this dental post »Share on Facebook VN:F [1.9.22_1171] Rating: 4.0/5 (1 vote cast)
Friday, Oct. 25th 2019 6:00 AM
A new review published online today in the scientific journal Addiction has found that dental patients with substance use disorders have more tooth decay and periodontal disease than the general population, but are less likely to receive dental care. With drug use increasing by approximately three million new users each year, this is a problem that will not disappear anytime soon.
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Wednesday, Oct. 23rd 2019 12:00 AM
According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), 15 million Americans have crown or bridge replacements and three million have dental implants – with this latter number rising by 500,000 a year.
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Monday, Oct. 21st 2019 8:24 AM
Question: I am a signal mom with two kids looking for an affordable dental and vision insurance in CA
Answer: Although this web site dentalinsurancekids.com will provide you dental insurance plans from HMO (the lower cost plans) to PPO and Free choice of providers plan (generally more costly then HMO’s) we do not provide vision insurance options. Read the rest of this dental post »Share on Facebook VN:F [1.9.22_1171] Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)
Friday, Oct. 18th 2019 12:00 AM
People with dental phobia are more likely to have active caries or missing teeth, a new study from King’s College London has confirmed.
The latest study, published in the British Dental Journal, aimed to explore the social and demographic correlates of oral health and oral health related quality of life of people with dental phobia compared to those without dental phobia. The findings showed that people with dental phobia are more likely to have one or more decayed teeth, and missing teeth as well. In addition, the study showed that those with dental phobias’ reported that their oral health related quality of life is poor. Read the rest of this dental post »Share on Facebook VN:F [1.9.22_1171] Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
Monday, Oct. 14th 2019 3:43 PM
This may seem straight forward but you can avoid your children having dental decay by making sure they have the right brushing and flossing habits. The first step to dental care and good oral health comes from home. Read the rest of this dental post »Share on Facebook VN:F [1.9.22_1171] Rating: 4.0/5 (1 vote cast)
Thursday, Oct. 10th 2019 8:00 AM
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Friday, Oct. 4th 2019 3:00 AM
There are several causes of headaches behind the ear. A headache behind the ear refers to any pain that originates from that specific area of the head. Though headaches themselves are very common, headaches that occur exclusively behind the ear are fairly unusual.
This type of headache pain can have several causes from nerve injury to dental problems. The cause of the headache behind the ear will determine symptoms and treatment.
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Tuesday, Oct. 1st 2019 5:24 AM
What is Tooth Decay
Tooth decay is the destruction of the outer surface of a tooth from acid forming bacteria that is produced by food containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches). Read the rest of this dental post »Share on Facebook VN:F [1.9.22_1171] Rating: 4.0/5 (1 vote cast)
Monday, Sep. 30th 2019 9:00 AM
Babies Avoid fruit juice up to the age of one year, say the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Parents should avoid offering fruit juice to infants under the age of one year, unless advised by a doctor, as it provides “no nutritional benefit” and may harm their health. This is the according to new recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Saturday, Sep. 28th 2019 2:10 AM
Kid Dental Health, Tooth Decay in Children
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Wednesday, Sep. 25th 2019 9:00 AM
How dose oral bacteria make colorectal cancer more aggressive?
Though recent study, scientists have identified a molecular mechanism through which an oral bacterium accelerates colorectal cancer growth. Read the rest of this dental post »Share on Facebook VN:F [1.9.22_1171] Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)
Sunday, Sep. 22nd 2019 10:24 AM
Smoking is a major cause of gum disease
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Thursday, Sep. 19th 2019 10:12 AM
Unless you have a dental HMO plan where most dental services are based on a fee schedule that lays out your cost for the different dental services, (therefore avoiding the claims filling process) you are having to fill out claims forms. Read the rest of this dental post »Share on Facebook VN:F [1.9.22_1171] Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)
Monday, Sep. 16th 2019 6:00 PM
How to stop bleeding gums at home.
People can usually treat minor gum bleeding at home using good oral hygiene and natural remedies
One of the most common reason a person would have bleeding gums is because of plaque or tartar buildup. Plaque/tartar buildup allow bacteria to grow along the gum line. By having good oral hygiene you can prevent sensitivity and bleeding.
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Thursday, Sep. 12th 2019 9:43 AM
Kids Dental Insurance and Their Dentist.
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Sunday, Sep. 8th 2019 7:00 AM
New research which was published in the journal Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, suggests that a substance commonly found in mouthwash destroys “friendly” oral bacteria that help maintain normal blood pressure.
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Tuesday, Sep. 3rd 2019 6:00 AM
Baking soda and lemon juice combinations have been a popular home remedy for some time now. People claiming that baking soda and lemon juice can improve the skin, treat heartburn and whiten your teeth.
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Thursday, Aug. 29th 2019 6:21 AM
In a prior post we talked about how mouth sores are typically a result of irritations. There are many things that can irritate the mouth and lead to mouth sores. Below is some common causes Read the rest of this dental post »Share on Facebook VN:F [1.9.22_1171] Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)
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