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'A bottomless pit': How out-of-pocket TMJ costs drive patients into debt
Over three decades of relentless pain, Jonna Tallant has tried about every TMJ treatment: mouthguards, six sets of braces, dental... Read more
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Researchers link tooth loss to increased obesity risk
An analysis of medical records from 1,765 older adults shows that patients with at least 21 teeth were more likely... Read more
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Take my (bad) breath away—causes of halitosis and how to check whether you have it
In Greek mythology, the many-headed beast Hydra had such severe halitosis that the stench of its breath was deadly to... Read more
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Interdisciplinary team maps role of P. gingivalis in drug resistance
A new paper from an interdisciplinary team at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center describes how the bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis interferes with... Read more
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Silent stress among children at the dentist
Children are very stressed by anesthetics injected into the mouth before tooth extraction, in connection with orthodontic treatment. In a... Read more
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Genetic atlas shows gum disease may be caused by immunosuppression of skin cells in the mouth
Researchers have for the first time created an integrated single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNAseq) atlas of the human periodontium, the specialized... Read more
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Patients with periodontitis have significantly increased risk of stroke before age 50, study indicates
Periodontitis, an inflammation of the structures supporting the teeth, significantly increases the risk of stroke in people under 50 years... Read more
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New study suggests kidney function is associated with tooth loss in postmenopausal women
Kidneys play a critical role in overall health by removing waste products from the blood. When they fail to sufficiently... Read more
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Fruit roll-ups shown to improve dental X-ray quality
A study published in the Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences compared 270 dental X-rays, from people who were told to... Read more
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Veneers, implants and agonizing pain: the risks of cosmetic dentistry are nothing to smile about
How much would you be willing to pay for a perfect movie star smile? For some, trying to achieve dazzlingly... Read more
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Hidden challenges of tooth loss and dentures revealed in new study
The hidden challenges faced by people with tooth loss and dentures have been identified by new research from the University... Read more
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Dangerous chemicals found in teeth-whitening kits bought online
UK Trading Standards has recently found that up to 90% of home-use teeth-whitening kits shipped through the mail might be... Read more
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Commonly used alcohol-based mouthwash brand may disrupt the balance of your oral microbiome, scientists say
The oral microbiome is the community of bacteria that live in the mouth. It helps us digest our food and... Read more
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Can the placement of dental implants in head and neck cancer patients be done before radiation therapy?
A doctoral thesis at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Dentistry points to the possibility of reconsidering standard treatment routines,... Read more
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Research finds connection between risk factors for periodontitis and general health
Periodontitis is a disease that affects the supporting tissues of the teeth and is associated with other types of diseases.... Read more