It takes more than just brushing. OK, so you know about brushing and flossing. But there are other steps you should take if you want to keep your teeth for a lifetime. Some people assume they will lose their teeth as they age. That doesn’t have to happen. David A. Albert, D.D.S., M.P.H., suggests these [...]
A drug used to regenerate bone in patients with osteoporosis might also be a useful therapy for those who suffer from bone wounds and bone loss because of gum (periodontal) disease according to researchers at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. The study, published online and in print by the New England Journal of [...]
Diabetics who do not properly manage their blood glucose level are at an increased risk of developing dental problems. If your sugar levels are all over the place, you will not produce enough saliva, and the amount of sugar in your mouth will also increase. The resulting condition of your dry mouth can lead to [...]
Nutrients for a Healthy Smile Nutrition plays an important role in gum health. Crunchy fruit and vegetables can actually clean your teeth as you are eating, and the acid delays the formation of plaque. Vitamins A, C, D, E and K and the B vitamins; folic acid; biotin; choline; calcium; zinc; and magnesium have all [...]
Written By: Mark Rosenberg, MD I’ve had a number of patients say to me, “Doctor, my dentist says I should get my heart checked out, what does a dentist know about hearts?” Then after some tests, I have to tell my patients, that, yes, their dentist was right, they have a heart problem. There is [...]
“In a way, it’s really quite an old story, because back in the early 19th century there was a therapy called focal sepsis, and people believed that infections in the mouth caused disease in the whole body,” Watt said “As a result, they used to take everyone’s teeth out.” Watt said such a response was [...]
People who don’t brush their teeth twice a day have an increased risk of heart disease, scientists said of Friday, adding scientific weight to 19th century theories about oral health and chronic disease. British researchers studied nearly 12,000 adults in Scotland and found those with poor oral hygiene had a 70% extra risk of heart [...]
Dentists can play a potentially life-saving role for some patients by identifying those at risk for fatal heart attacks and referring them to physicians, according to a new study. While in previous studies have theoretically studied the role of dentists in identifying cardiovascular disease (CVD), this is the first to show that screening for the [...]
A minority of patients with recurrent mouth sores have gluten-sensitive enteropathy, making evaluation for celiac disease appropriate in this population, according to a new study in BMC Gastroenterology. Gluten-sensitive enteropathy, or celiac disease, is an inherited autoimmune disorder in which the lining of the small intestine is damaged from eating gluten and other proteins found [...]
So you think your teeth are strong. They can handle anything, right? Wrong. While you may be tempted to use your teeth as a household tool or stress relief aid, think again. You could be damaging your teeth beyond repair. The Chicago Dental Society polled its members to find out some of the worst (and [...]