Dental Health News

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 »

FRIDAY, July 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Poor dental health could be a harbinger of chronic illnesses like type 2 diabetes and heart disease, a new study warns. People with missing teeth, coated... Read More »

FRIDAY, June 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Tooth disorders accounted for an annual average of 1,944,000 emergency department visits during 2020 to 2022, according to a June data brief published by... Read More »