Dental Health News
TUESDAY, April 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Folks getting a tooth pulled or a cavity drilled in the United States are still more likely to be prescribed powerful opioid painkillers, despite America’s... Read More »
MONDAY, April 13, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Losing teeth might cause you to gain weight, a new study says.
Weight gain is significantly associated with having fewer teeth or losing the bone and gums... Read More »
TUESDAY, March 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A healthy mouth is key to protecting the well-being of people battling liver disease, a new study reports.
Veterans with early-stage cirrhosis had fewer... Read More »
TUESDAY, March 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Removing fluoride from drinking water could lead to more cavities in kids and higher health care costs, a new analysis suggests.
Researchers estimate that... Read More »
WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The secret to a healthy heart in your 50s might actually be found in the dental records of your 10-year-old self.
A massive study from the University of... Read More »
FRIDAY, Jan. 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Everyone who's had regular dental care knows the heavy lead apron that's draped across your body before taking X-rays of your teeth.
But what has been an... Read More »
THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Dental appointments may get easier and less painful soon. Scientists have developed a revolutionary gel that can repair and regrow tooth enamel.
The... Read More »
TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For decades, fluoride in drinking water has helped protect kids' teeth from cavities. But as some states move away from adding fluoride to public water,... Read More »
MONDAY, Nov. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Nobody wants a root canal, but if you must get one there's possible benefit for your heart.
Researchers in Britain found that a successful root canal... Read More »
FRIDAY, Nov. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Getting your wisdom teeth pulled? You don't need opioids to deal with the pain of the extraction, a new study says.
A combination of acetaminophen provided... Read More »
MONDAY, Oct. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Chewing on ice may seem harmless, perhaps even refreshing, but dental experts warn it can actually wreak havoc on your teeth.
While the occasional crunch of... Read More »
MONDAY, Sept. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The Mediterranean diet might help you at the dentist, a new study says.
People who follow a Mediterranean diet appear more likely to have better gum... Read More »
FRIDAY, Sept. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A person's risk of pancreatic cancer might be tied to the microbes living in their mouths, a new study says.
People have a more than tripled risk of... Read More »
TUESDAY, Sept. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Afraid of the dentist? You're far from alone, a new study says.
Nearly 3 of 4 adults fear going to the dentist, researchers report in the September issue... Read More »
FRIDAY, August 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Folks who smoke a lot of marijuana could be facing a more than four-fold odds of developing an oral cancer, new research suggests.
“Cannabis smoke contains... Read More »