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Do silver fillings cause Alzheimer's disease? No. In a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, researchers at the University of Kentucky found that there was no connection between Alzheimer's disease and the mercury used in den...
My dentist has prescribed antibiotics for me to take before my next dental appointment. Why should I take these? During a dental procedure, the bacteria normally present in the mouth can enter the bloodstream. For most people, these bacteria cause no pro...
Tooth loss is an inherent risk for anyone who fails to take proper care of their teeth. Preventive care—which includes frequent dental cleanings and exams (a minimum of two a year), brushing teeth at least twice a day, and flossing daily—is vi...
Monthly cramping, bloating, mood swings, headaches, edginess. Most women are all too familiar with these less-than-enjoyable aspects of our "femaleness." And as if these aren't enough, apparently we can add bad breath to the list, according to John Richte...
Cherry-flavored cigarettes? How about chocolate, mango, or grape? They sound even worse than the original tobacco-only variety, but they're for real, and they're becoming increasingly popular with teens. Bidis (pronounced "beedies") are small, unfiltered...
Calcium can help you keep your natural teeth for a lifetime. This finding comes from a recent study of more than 2,500 post-menopausal women, which showed that an adequate calcium intake can play a role in maintaining healthy gums by strengthening the und...
With the introduction of fluoride, the incidence of cavities was greatly reduced. Within the next decade, we may see cavities eliminated altogether. CaroRx, a tooth-decay inhibiting treatment produced by California-based Planet Biotechnology, Inc., is an...
Chewing tobacco is terrible for your teeth! Not only is that pinch between your cheek and gum giving you unsightly stains and bad breath, it's also a hot spot for gum disease, decay, and oral cancer. On top of that, you have to worry about stomach ulcers...
Chewing tobacco scratches and stains your teeth and can cause them to decay. Because it contains high concentrations of cancer-causing agents, chewing tobacco puts you at risk for cancer of the mouth and the throat. If you've been chewing for a long time,...
Plagued with a sweet tooth? If you are, it's likely that this habit was formed long before you could walk into the kitchen to grab a soda or a candy bar. The Academy of General Dentistry reports that a strong correlation has been established between swe...
Drinking canned soda—even the diet variety—can cause your teeth to look older than they are by eroding the hard enamel layer with phosphoric acid and staining them with the artificial colorings. But worse yet, some scientists think too much...
You exercise to define your biceps, trim your tummy, or firm up your thighs. But did you know that there are exercises you can do to improve your smile? Gordon Isbell, D.M.D., a spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry, said that more and more p...
As of February 2000, the milk you drink may be zapped by "Star Wars" technology before it reaches your table. A new form of pasteurization, called "cold pasteurization," utilizes some of the same technology former President Ronald Reagan used in his "Sta...
Voracious young appetites often need some "filler" in the evenings, on weekends, or between lunch and dinner. To keep their hands out of the candy jar, you'll need some creative, healthy alternatives that are appealing, quick and economical. Appearance...
Each time your dentist examines your teeth, she also checks your mouth for signs of oral cancer. As part of your routine homecare, you should do the same. Pay particular attention to sores in the mouth that don't heal quickly (within two weeks) or that b...
Oddly enough, bad breath, also called "halitosis," is an affliction you can have and not even know it. Cupping your hands in your mouth and sniffing the air that comes out won't tell you if your breath is bad; the offending odor comes from the back of the...
Plaque, that sticky film of food and bacteria that forms on your teeth after you eat, can cause trouble in your mouth. Cavities, periodontal (gum) disease, bad breath: none are pleasant company for your teeth. When you're trying to minimize plaque, you n...
An ingredient in most toothpastes, sodium lauryl sulfate or SLS, is used to help mix ingredients in toothpaste and to create that foaming action you've come to expect when you brush your teeth. SLS opponents say that this ingredient dries out the protecti...
If you're lactose intolerant, you're probably all too familiar with the "intestinal distress" (abdominal cramping and bloating, gas, or diarrhea) you suffer each time you consume milk or some other dairy product. These unpleasant symptoms are caused by yo...
#1 Chewing ice Many people habitually chew on ice, which can cause gum injuries and, most frequently, broken teeth. Sometimes the damage is severe enough to require a crown. If ice chewing is a part of your day, try sugarless gum instead. If you need the...
Canker sores affect millions of people. For some, they're an occasional nuisance. For others, they are a nearly constant source of discomfort. If you've ever had a canker sore, you know they hurt. The precise cause of these irritating mouth ulcers, also...
Here's great news for gum chewers! Researchers at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in Minneapolis discovered that a new gum sweetened with xylitol (pronounced zy-li-tall) actually reduces the formation of cavity-causing bacteria on your tee...
In one person's mouth, the number of bacteria can easily exceed the number of people who live on Earth. This is according to Sigmund Socransky, a dental researcher at the Forsyth Dental center in Boston, who also asserts that in a plaque-free mouth, 1,000...
An hour or two spent preparing easy, freezable snacks on the weekend can minimize your stress and maximize your kids' nutrition. They'll be less inclined to reach for chips and candy, and you'll have a ready supply of healthy snacks during the often-hecti...
As many as ten percent of working-age men suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes them to repeatedly stop breathing for as long as ten seconds at a time, night after night. Anyone sleeping in the room with an individual who suffers fr...
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Think smokeless tobacco is safer than cigarettes? Think again. Smokeless tobacco has been linked to oral cancer, tooth decay, gum disease, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and nicotine addiction. It causes bad breath and stained teeth. And it...
Unlike other companies that manufacture consumer goods, tobacco companies do not compete by cutting prices. They compete on the public's emotional level by creating enticing images that people wish to pursue for themselves. Kids are particularly vulnerabl...
Kids love fruit rollups and fruit snacks, but dentists wish they'd reach for a real piece of fruit instead when they want a snack. The processed fruit snacks are usually loaded with sugar, as well as artificial colors and flavors, preservatives, hydrogena...
Chocolate lovers, rejoice. It turns out that chocolate may actually be good for your dental health. As if you needed an excuse to eat chocolate, the cocoa butter in chocolate contains a substance called tannins, and the Academy of General Dentistry has c...
Your mouth is a mirror that reflects your overall health and well-being, according to Donna E. Shalala, U.S. Health and Human Services secretary in the recently released Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health. It's also a key determinant of your nutritio...
Plagued with a sweet tooth? If you are, it's likely that this habit was formed long before you could walk into the kitchen to grab a soda or a candy bar. The Academy of General Dentistry reports that a strong correlation has been established between swe...
Here's the good news: the United States has progressed from a nation where toothaches, oral disease, and tooth loss were the norm, to a nation where most people are smiling about their oral health. Now for the bad news. Many poor Americans, especially c...
Most people are under the impression that adults don't have to worry much about cavities, because after all, only kids get them, right? Wrong. A recent study in New England revealed that older adults are getting three times more cavities than children do....
A wedge of cheese is great with a slice of warm apple pie...and that same piece of cheese can help to fight off the harmful acids that thrive in your mouth when you consume sugars and simple starches. Additionally, research has suggested that eating that...
Do you brush and floss like mad, but find that your gums still bleed and are receding? Your diet may have something to do with that. A study published in the August, 2000 issue of the Journal of Periodontology found that people who don't get at least 60 m...
Alternative treatment. Holistic therapy. Natural remedies. These are all buzzwords for a growing phenomenon - utilizing herbs, homeopathic treatments and alternative therapies like acupressure and yoga instead of chemical formulations and traditional medi...