Oral Health and Hygiene
Green and Orange Tongues: What Do They Mean?
Looking in the mirror and noticing your tongue has turned a funny color can be extremely alarming. In some cases, it might just be something you ate. Other common causes …
8 Benefits to Whiter Teeth
Surveys show that 80 percent of American men and women between the ages of 18 and 49 want whiter teeth. The $1.4 billion we spend on over-the-counter whitening products each …
Choosing the Right Tools for Your Teeth
Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. It’s also probably one of the first things you notice about others. Taking care of your teeth is …
Which State Has the Worst Dental Health?
A fascinating new study from WalletHub has compared all 50 states using over 25 different dental wellness indicators to determine which states have the best and worst dental health. Although …
Marijuana Use May Have Oral Health Implications
As laws across the nation continue to change in regards to medical and recreational use of marijuana, it’s important to consider all aspects of its use. “Cottonmouth,” the slang term …
New Study Shows Frailty Linked to Oral Health Problems in Older Men
A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Societyhas discovered a link between oral health problems and the risk of developing frailty in older age. The study …
Could a Focus on Dental Health Help with Childhood Obesity?
Concern surrounding the weight of America’s children is nothing new. However, a thesis by a graduate student in Sweden could provide a new insight into how to overcome the ever-rising …
The Surprising Importance of Saliva
Spit is not something we think about often, if at all. Yet our mouths and even entire bodies rely on it to stay healthy. The production and function of saliva …
Dental X-Rays Help Identify Vitamin D Deficiencies
Research published in the International Journal of Paleopathology from McMaster University has shown that dental X-rays can now be used to help spot vitamin D deficiencies by showing the state …
Could New Drug Help Teeth Repair Themselves?
Advances in dental and medical technology occur every day, sometimes unbeknownst to the general population. However, a newly published study shows that an Alzheimer’s medication, Tideglusib, that is already developed …