Oral Care

Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean to prevent dental problems, especially the common dental caries and gingivitis, and bad breath. There are oral pathologic conditions in which a good oral hygiene is required for healing and regeneration of the oral tissues. These conditions included gingivitis, periodontitis, dental traumas such as subluxation, oral cysts, and after wisdom tooth extraction.

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Botox for Teeth Grinding
Millions of people grind their teeth and most have no idea they have this habit. Most people find out that they grind teeth from their partner or the dentist...
Houston > USA
 

Teeth Grinding: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
During moments of anger or stress, it's not uncommon for people to clench and grind their teeth. Teeth grinding, otherwise known as bruxism, can happen during the day...
New Delhi > India
 

Gum Disease Not the Cause of Heart Disease
A healthy smile does not necessarily mirror a healthy heart. While there may be a link from gum disease to heart disease, there are other causes of heart disease...
New York > USA
 

Simple saliva test to detect oral cancer early
Scientists are on the way to create a simple, cost-effective saliva test to detect oral cancer...
San Diego, California > USA
 

Dental X-rays linked to brain tumors: US study
People who get regular dental X-rays are more likely to suffer a common type of brain tumor, US researchers...
New York > USA
 

Digestive Problems Often Seen During Dental Checkups
Diabetes, for instance, is often associated with periodontal disease, because both conditions signal more inflammation than usual in your body. Diabetes puts you at risk for gum disease...
New Delhi > India
 

Treatment of Gum Disease Benefits Diabetics
Since oral health is directly linked to diabetes, it's important to maintain healthy gums and dental care if you are diabetic. Diabetes can initiate the development of gum (periodontal) disease...
Philadelphia > USA
 

Study links high fiber to healthy gums in older vets
U.S. researchers who followed healthy male veterans for up to 24 years found that older men who ate more high-fiber fruits were less likely to show signs of gum disease...
New York > USA
 

Your Toothpaste May Be Unable To Fight Dental Bacteria Effectively
Fluoride is the agent used in both toothpastes and mouthwashes to fight germs that cause cavity. Fluoride works by bonding to our tooth enamel...
New York > USA
 

Dental Cleaning Could Reduce Risk Of Cardiovascular Diseases
The study suggested that those people who got their teeth professionally cleaned at least twice or more in two years had significantly lower risk of developing cardiovascular diseases like heart attack or a stroke...
Taipei > Taiwan