A new clinical study suggests that successful root canal treatment may benefit more than just dental health. Patients treated for infected teeth showed improved blood sugar control, healthier ...
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Despite a slew of health-related problems facing Louisianans — like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, reduced access to ...
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New research shows that Aussies are doing far less for their oral health than necessary, with two-thirds of us believing brushing alone is enough to maintain good oral health. Oral health expert, Emma ...
(CNN) — Two teeth from a man who lived approximately 4,000 years ago have been discovered to have an abundance of bacteria that primarily cause tooth decay and gum disease. The rare find could help ...
Experts explain how oral health and breathing patterns may influence how well you sleep.
Dentists battle tooth decay and gum disease on a daily basis. Now British researchers have lent them a hand by discovering a new species of bacteria that could be a possible contributor to both.