NEW YORK (Reuters) - Good oral care such as regular brushing, flossing and trips to the dentist, may help aging adults keep their ...
Many low-income children still can't find dental care despite Medicaid improvements Two years after a 12-year-old Maryland boy died from an untreated tooth ...
BBB warns that ads can trick into paying for unwanted services Consumers wanting whiter teeth should be wary of online ads that tout products promising brighter smiles. That's the latest warning from theBetter Business Bureau (BBB), which says it has received a ...
Gum disease falls into a category of conditions known as periodontal disease. Included in the category of periodontal disease are ailments such as gingivitis and periodontitis. Periodontal disease is a chronic infection located at the base of a tooth. Left untreated, the ...
Children live in fear of going to the big scary dentist with his intimidating pale green chair and the sharp, metal tools. They worry about teeth cleaning, which is ticklish enough to border on painful, but most of all, they worry about ...
It’s tempting to think you can switch off your brain when you head off to sleep, but the truth is, your mind never stops working. Your subconscious mind takes over when you’re asleep, dealing with waking problems and stress. There are a ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The health hazards associated with chronic periodontitis (gum disease) extend way beyond the mouth. For years people have been warned that persistent periodontitis can cause heart disease. Now a new study suggests that gum disease may also ...
