Dental News
Patients With Moderate To Severe Periodontitis Need Evaluation For Heart Disease Risk
Posted on July 5, 2009 -- from medicalnewstoday.com
Additional research is called for and patients with moderate to severe periodontitis should receive evaluation and possible treatment to reduce their risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a special consensus paper by editors of The American Journal of Cardiology and Journal of Peridontology in the July 1, 2009 issue of The American Journal of Cardiology, published by Elsevier.
Periodontitis, a bacterially-induced, localized, chronic inflammatory disease, destroys connective tissue and bone that support the teeth. Periodontitis is common, with mild to moderate forms affecting 30 to 50% of adults and the severe generalized form affecting 5 to 15% of all adults in the USA. In addition, there is now strong evidence that people with periodontitis are at increased risk of atherosclerotic CVD - the accumulation of lipid products within the arterial vascular wall.
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Diabetes: It's Connection To Oral Health
Posted on July 5, 2009 -- from Pennsylvania Dental Association
According to the American DiabetesAssociation, nearly 24 million people have diabetes. Of that number, unfortunately, 5.7 million people are unaware that they have the disease. Diabetes can affect multiple parts of the body, including the kidneys, nerves, heart and even the mouth.
Because diabetics are more prone to several oral health problems, including tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease, salivary gland dysfunction and infection, the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) reminds diabetic patients of the importance of maintaining optimal dental health.
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Dental Health Advocates Want To Sink Teeth Into Health Care Reform
Posted on July 5, 2009 -- from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
The Washington Postreports many oral health professionals worry that dental issues have 'a tenuous place at best in the national debate' regarding an overhaul of the health care system. Still, they emphasize that dental health is an integral part of health care and note the special burden untreated dental issues have on poor children. The paper also notes that 'closing the gap between the worlds of dental care and medical care, with their separate histories and cultures, and their separate finance and delivery systems would be a formidable task.'
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School Of Dentistry Studies Link Between Oral Health And Memory
Posted on July 5, 2009 -- from West Virginia University Health Sciences Center
Keeping your teeth brushed and flossed can cut down on gum disease, drastically reducing risk of heart attack and stroke, dentists have warned for years. Now researchers at West Virginia University have found a clean mouth may also help preserve memory.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a $1.3 million grant over four years to further build on studies linking gum disease and mild to moderate memory loss.
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Dentists Are FIghting The War On Snoring And Sleep Apnea
Posted on July 5, 2009 -- from Snoring Isn't Sexy
Laurence I. Barsh, DMD is the Founder of Snoring Isn't Sexy, LLC and has been involved with sleep medicine since 1992. He now devotes full time to educating the public about dentistry's role and responsibility in the recognition and management of snoring and sleep apnea.
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FDA Clears Expanded Labeling for the Invisalign System
Posted on April 12, 2009 -- from aligntechinstitute.com
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan 12, 2009- Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGN) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared new labeling for the Invisalign system, thereby removing the permanent dentition limitation from the indications for use. In addition, certain conditions previously listed as contraindications will now be listed as precautions.
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Connection Between Oral Health And Overall Health
Posted on April 12, 2009 -- from medicalnewstoday.com
Scientists at the 87th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research, report new studies on the connection between oral disease and systemic disease. A recurring theme is the relationship between periodontal (gum) disease and infant prematurity, diabetes, or stroke.
Studies reporting on the efficacy of treating periodontal disease to lower the incidence of infant prematurity worldwide may be conflicting when pregnant mothers with periodontal disease are treated with scaling and root planing (tooth cleaning above and below the gum line). While treatment of mothers with mild periodontal disease usually does not have an effect on infant prematurity, the greatest effect has been reported by scientists to be observed in mothers with generalized severe periodontal disease. A higher prevalence of premature births is found among African-Americans than among Caucasians in America or Europe. The reasons are not clear but warrant further study and, possibly, targeted preventive measures, including periodontal care.
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Sports Drink Consumption Can Cause Tooth Erosion
Posted on April 12, 2009 -- from medicalnewstoday.com
While sipping on sports drinks all day may provide an energy boost, this popular practice is also exposing people to levels of acid that can cause tooth erosion and hypersensitivity, NYU dental researchers have found.
In a recent study, the researchers found that prolonged consumption of sports drinks may be linked to a condition known as erosive tooth wear, in which acids eat away the tooth's smooth hard enamel coating and trickle into the bonelike material underneath, causing the tooth to soften and weaken. The condition affects one in 15 Americans and can result in severe tooth damage and even tooth loss if left untreated.
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The More Oral Bacteria, The Higher The Risk Of Heart Attack, UB Study Shows.
Posted on April 12, 2009 -- from medicalnewstoday.com
Several studies have suggested there is a connection between organisms that cause gum disease, known scientifically as periodontal disease, and the development of heart disease, but few studies have tested this theory.
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Dental research to benefit from federal stimulus package
Posted on March 12, 2009 -- from ada.org
Dr. Tabak heads the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, one of the smaller-budget National Institutes of Health with an annual appropriation of less than $400 million but source of a lion's share of the nation's dental research dollars. He was informing dental researchers and dental school representatives about an infusion of an additional $100 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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The State Of The Tooth: Chicago Area Residents Talk Dental
Posted on March 12, 2009 -- from medilexicon.com
The Chicago Dental Society (CDS) recently polled more than 300 Chicago-area residents to find out how the economy is affecting their choices about dental care and learn more about their dental health.
As we countdown to CDS's annual Midwinter Meeting, one of the largest displays of dental products in North America, here are some of the topline findings from the survey.
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Adult Braces Cost Less in the Country, Finds Wealthy Dentist Survey
Posted on March 12, 2009 -- from prleap.com
(PRLEAP.COM) Adult braces cost an average of $5,500. A poll of braces dentists and orthodontists by continuing dental education resource The Wealthy Dentist found that general dentists charge an average of $5,200 for adult braces, while the average orthodontist will charge about $5,800.
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Lack of dental care can be real pain
Posted on March 12, 2009 -- from Citizen-Times.com
WOODFIN – For two and a half weeks, Jennifer Shepherd ignored the ache in the back of her mouth. Then she looked into a mirror and saw her seriously swollen chin and neck.
Hours later, Shepherd, a 31-year-old service station employee from West Asheville, found herself in Mission Hospital's emergency room. The ache had become an abscess that would have to be treated surgically.
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Top 10 Tips to Healthier Gums:
Posted on February 10, 2009 -- from abclocal.go.com
Drink More Water (a Moist Mouth is a Healthier Mouth. 6-8 glasses of H20 are ideal.)
Get some sunshine (10 minutes outside daily provides a percentage of daily Vitamin D, essential for healthy gums)
Avoid Alcohol-based mouthwash, but look for Oxygenating Mouthwashes as well as those that contain Tea Tree Oil. (alcohol dries out the mouth and gums, providing a perfect environment for the anaerobic bacteria that cause gum disease). Diabetics should never use alcohol based mouthwash.
Avoid Toothpaste that contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, but look for toothpaste that contains aloe vera, CoQ10, and xylitol, which are great for the gums. (SLS is a harsh detergent used to make toothpaste foam up, which can lead to dry mouth and canker sores.)
· Floss at least once daily. (Studies in Europe show that daily flossing can add 5 years to your life).
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What's happening to our preschoolers' teeth?
Posted on February 10, 2009 -- from dailynews.com
Dental decay is on the rise again among U.S. preschoolers, and frequent treats may be one culprit. But the amount of starchy, sticky foods children eat may matter less than how often they eat them. That's because enamel-eroding acids linger in the mouth for 20 minutes after each snack session.
So allowing your little princess to devour Easter candy in one sitting instead of doling it out piecemeal is a lesser evil "from the point of view of cavities," said Dr. Joel Berg, chair of the pediatric-dentistry department at the University of Washington.
Nearly three out of 10 American children ages 2 to 5 had visible tooth decay, according to figures released last year by the National Center for Health Statistics, based on surveys taken between 1999 and 2004. That's a sizable jump from the 24 percent rate in the previous survey, taken between 1988 and 1994.
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New Study May Help Solve Mystery of TMJ Jaw Pain
Posted on February 10, 2009 -- from www.medindia.net
For millions of people with mysterious pain of the jaw region, there may be help on the way.
Researchers at the University of Maryland Dental School hope their new seven-year, $17 million study of 3,400 study subjects will finally identify the cause and effect, and point to possible cures for temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders (TMJD).
For most people, the discomfort from the commonly called "TMJ" group of disorders will eventually go away with little or no treatment says the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) in Bethesda. However, many TMJD patients develop significant, long-term problems that cause chronic pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and muscles that control jaw movement.
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Daily Intake of Black Tea Can Help Prevent Tooth Decay
Posted on February 10, 2009 -- from www.medindia.net
Drinking a cup of black tea a day can help prevent tooth erosion, suggests a new research.
According to researchers, the beverage protects teeth from rotting and has no effect on the enamel.
However, the researchers found that fizzy drinks and orange juice cause dramatic tooth erosion.
The finding follows recent study, which suggested that tea is a healthier drink than water - because of the antioxidants it contains could protect against cancer.
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Statement On Periodontal Treatment During Pregnancy Issued By The American Academy Of Periodontology
Posted on February 10, 2009 -- from www.medicalnewstoday.com
Research recently presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine found that routine periodontal treatment in pregnant women did not reduce the risk of preterm deliveries. Some previous studies in this area have suggested that periodontal therapy during pregnancy can lessen the chance of adverse pregnancy outcomes
While the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) has not yet received the opportunity to review the complete study findings, it continues to urge women to care for their periodontal health while pregnant, through regular tooth brushing and flossing, and routine visits to a dental professional, such as a periodontist, to screen for periodontal disease.
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