If you aren't already brushing your teeth (and tongue) for at least two minutes twice a day, using fluoride toothpaste, gargling with mouthwash, replacing your toothbrush every four months, and visiting your dentist twice a year, you are shortchanging your oral health. But that's not all. No oral care routine is complete if it doesn’t include flossing, or cleaning between... read more »
While the mouth is quite unique unto itself, it still has several similarities to other areas of the body. Much like the gastrointestinal tract, vagina and the conjunctiva of the eye, your mouth has a thin mucosal lining that acts as a first line of defense against potential infection. The mucosal lining is like the thicker layer of skin the... read more »
Having both diabetes and tooth loss contributes to the worsening of cognitive function and quicker cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new study published in a special issue of the Journal of Dental Research focused on aging and oral health. “Our findings underscore the importance of dental care and diabetes management for older adults in reducing the devastating personal and societal... read more »
Does a complex intervention of oral hygiene advice (OHA) delivered with intra-oral scanner images, antigingivitis toothpaste and motivational reminders, improve oral health more than a standard of care control arm of fluoride toothpaste, with OHA without scanner images? Adult participants with pre-existing gingivitis were randomized to intervention or control. Following enrollment, baseline and each subsequent visit (V) (3-weeks, V2; 3-months,... read more »
A recently published report outlining the oral health crisis happening worldwide has been published by the The World Health Organization (WHO). Just last November 2022, the Global Oral Health Status Report published determined that there are 3.5 billion people affected by one or more oral diseases. Not only that, but over 1 billion new cases of oral disease have been... read more »
DALLAS, US: According to a new study funded by the American Heart Association, there is an increased potential for incurring cerebrovascular disease by having a genetic predisposition for poor oral health. Researchers used the presence of white matter hyperintensities, (accumulated damage to the white matter in the brain), as evidence of cerebrovascular disease. Documented through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the... read more »
Researchers have newly discovered a correlation between periodontitis and fibrosis scarring to an appendage of the heart’s left atrium that can lead to atrial fibrillation (AF). This was found to be the case in a sample of 76 patients who have cardiac disease. Periodontitis, an advanced type of gum disease, can often cause various dental issues, including bad breath, bleeding... read more »
Denmark: Researchers found that heavy smoking may hinder the effect of periodontitis treatment; which is why smoking cessation should be part of periodontal therapy, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Dental Research. Smoking can indeed have a serious impact on the effect of treatment of periodontitis. This widespread condition leads to the degradation of the teeth’s... read more »
Bleeding gums can arise because of periodontal diseases, which severely affects both your gums and teeth. In fact, many periodontal diseases, such as gum disease, happens because of harmful oral bacteria and dental plaque buildup. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) posits that you may actually be able to control this harmful buildup and the bleeding it may... read more »
When it comes to vaping, this habit harms the teeth and oral health in ways you may not have been aware of before. But now, recent research affirms that aerosols created through vaping coat your teeth surfaces, creating an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. The effects of this can linger long after you have vaped and can often cause irreversible... read more »