If you have dental fears know that your are not alone. Many people have fears of the dentist that go back to childhood. However, pain control and treatment techniques change constantly, therefore the things you fear most may not exist any longer, or there may be new and improved ways of dealing with them. If you fear you have a particular disease or condition, let your dentist know. He or she can look for signs and either diagnose the problem or set your mind at ease. Often, just talking about your fears will take some of the edge off.

Make sure you talk to your dentist. An important part of every dental visit is updating your medical history. Your dentist will want to know if you have had any changes in your health or your medicines since your last visit.

Mention everything about your health, even if you do not think it relates to your mouth. Many diseases can affect your mouth and teeth. Researchers continue to discover ways in which oral health is related to overall health. For example, people with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing periodontal disease. Research also suggests that periodontal infection can affect your blood sugar levels. It can make your diabetes harder to control. Other health conditions may require your dentist to change the type of anesthesia given.

Bring a list of all medicines you take, with dosages. Some medicines cause dry mouth, which can increase the risk of cavities. Your dentist also will want to check that any drug he or she prescribes does not interact with drugs you are already taking.

Prescribed CPAP is considered to be the standard in sleep apnea treatment, more people are opting to use a lightweight dental appliance that keep the airway open, which helps ensuring a restful night sleep. For people with sleep apnea that are not using their prescribed CPAP machine or can’t tolerate it discuss oral appliance therapy with their doctor

Stem cells found in mouth tissue can not only become other types of cells but can also relieve inflammatory disease, according to a new Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC study in the Journal of Dental Research. The cells featured in the study are gingival mesenchymal stem cells (GMSC), which are found in the gingiva, or gum tissue, within the mouth.

A comprehensive examination likely will be done the first time you visit a dental office. If it your first dental visit you will normally receive a comprehensive dental examination, even if you have had regular care under another dentist, your new dentist will want to become familiar with your health. This will allow him or her to notice changes or problems more easily during future visits.

Two new studies published this week suggest that a type of gut bacteria found in the mouth may trigger colorectal cancer by influencing the immune response and switching on cancer genes. The researchers believe their findings may lead to more timely and improved ways of diagnosing, preventing, and treating colorectal cancer.

Infection with oral human papillomavirus (HPV) – a main cause of throat cancer – could be linked to poor oral health, including gum disease, according to a study published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research.

When a woman becomes pregnant, she knows it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle to ensure both the health of herself and the health of her baby. New clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) and the Eurpean Federation of Periodontology (EFP) urge pregnant women to maintain periodontal health as well.

According to a surprising new study, people who have more dental cavities are at lower risk of being diagnosed with head and neck cancer, compared with patients who have few or no cavities. Dental cavities (or caries) are caused by tooth decay. This is when the bacteria present in the mouth make lactic acids that strip away minerals in the tooth by fermenting carbohydrates.

Statins, commonly prescribed medications for lowering cholesterol, also reduced inflammation associated with gum disease in a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The study suggests that steps taken to reduce gum disease may also reduce inflammation in the arteries and vice versa.

The training regimen for any Olympic athlete is intense, but getting oral health into shape is usually not part of the routine. However, new research examining the impact of 2012 Olympic athletes’ oral  health may now make the toothbrush as important as athletic shoes.   Although your children may not become an Olympic athlete their dental care is just a important make sure they are taught proper dental care habits early on.

Kid as well as many adult can have their dental health affected by a traumatic injury.  Luckily teeth that are affected by a traumatic injury can often be saved, and newly revised guidelines from the American Association of Endodontists can help dental professionals quickly determine the best course of action to treat traumatic dental injuries.

Parents that can take their children good oral and dental health care habits not only help their children to maintain good dental health but increases their over all health care as they age.  According to researchers at Columbia University in New York suggest that if you look after your gums, you could also be reducing your risk of heart disease. They claim that improving dental care slows the speed with which plaque builds up in the arteries.

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A report published as the lead article in the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants shows that dental implants offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional treatments for tooth replacement

My baby daughter’s teeth are just coming in but they look a yellowish color and this starting to concern me. My daughter has six teeth and I have started brushing her teeth everyday but the yellow does not seem to be going away.  Should I be taking her in to see a dentist about her teeth color

Answer:  It may be helpful to know that teeth color can very and they are not always bright white like one may think.  However it is best to have your daughter teeth looked at by a dentist to confirm her dental health.  It is advise by the American Dental Association that a child should see a dentist by the time they cut their first tooth.

A child protection course highly regarded by pediatricians and A&E doctors is to be offered to specialist pediatric dentists in order to help them identify children at risk of abuse. The nationally recognized Safeguarding Children: Recognition and Response in Child Protection (CPRR) course, run jointly by the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG), the British Society of Pediatric Dentistry (BSPD) and the NSPCC, will be expanded to include a ‘dental stream’.

My current dental insurance denied coverage for  me to have a dental night guard.  I grind my teeth when I sleep and the dentist advising me to wear one.  However their cost for night guards without my insurance help is $400.00  I see teeth night guards on line for around $25.00 – $50.00  I know they are not custom fitted but will they work just the same.  I not going to spend $400.00 since that is just to much for me right now.

Answer: If you can not afford the $400.00 cost at the dental office it is worth trying the over the counter night guards.  They will help to protect your teeth.  They just may not be as comfortable to wear as ones your dentist can make that will be custom fitted.

Researchers have developed new degradable particles, about the same size as small holes in teeth, which are designed to enter these holes and physically block and repair decayed teeth. These particles are special glasses and can be incorporated into toothpaste and will dissolve in the mouth releasing calcium and phosphate that form tooth mineral.