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Dental Health News

Dental health is an increasingly important part of your overall health. Find the latest news and research updates on dental health related articles here.

Regular Flossing Can Prevent Strokes

FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Flossing protects your brain as well as your gums, a new study suggests. People who floss their teeth at least once a week are reducing their risk of stroke...

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Non-Opioids Can Ease Post-Dental Surgery Pain Better Than Opioids, Study Shows

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs acetaminophen and ibuprofen are better at managing dental pain than opioids. People who had their wisdom teeth removed got...

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A New Way to Treat Sjögren's Disease? Researchers Are Hopeful

FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- An existing drug might be able to treat an autoimmune disorder that causes dry eye, dry mouth, fatigue and muscle or joint pain. Baricitinib (Olumiant), a...

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Gum Disease & Diabetes: A Strong Link

THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Periodontal (gum) disease and diabetes are locked in a grim partnership aimed at undermining your health, experts warn. "Recent research has shown...

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Gum Disease Germs Could Help Trigger Cancer

THURSDAY, Sept. 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Bacteria that causes gum disease can also raise a person's risk of head and neck cancers, a new study says. More than a dozen bacterial species have...

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TikTok Craze 'Extra Hard' Gum Won't Chisel Your Jawline. It Might Even Hurt You.

MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- "Extra-hard" chewing gum is being touted on social media as a means of developing a chiseled jawline. This sort of gum is promoted as a gym for...

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Tooth Loss Could Point to Serious Heart Issues

TUESDAY, July 30, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A healthy mouth also means a healthy heart, a new review suggests. People who've lost teeth are more likely to die from heart problems and the more...

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Dental Veneers: Everything You Need to Know

FRIDAY, July 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Looking for a brand new smile? Many people with chipped, worn or indelibly stained teeth may ponder the possibility of veneers. They're wholly...

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Kidney Trouble Could Mean Tooth Loss for Older Women

WEDNESDAY, June 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Older women with chronic kidney disease might wind up losing so many teeth they aren't able to chew and talk effectively, a new study...

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A Matcha Mouthwash Might Fight Gum Disease

TUESDAY, May 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Matcha green tea has the potential to keep gum disease at bay, a new study finds. Lab experiments show that matcha can inhibit the growth of...

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PTSD Triples Odds for Teeth Grinding, Study Finds

THURSDAY, May 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) face more than triple the odds of bruxism, otherwise known as teeth grinding, a new study finds. The...

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A Hidden Culprit Behind A-Fib: Gum Disease

THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Oral health might have an impact on heart health, a new study has found. Folks treated for an irregular heart rhythm were more likely to keep a healthy...

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A Cheaper Way to Protect Kids' Teeth From Cavities

TUESDAY, March 5, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A cheap cavity-fighting liquid typically used to treat sensitive teeth appears to work as well as dental sealants in preventing tooth decay, a new study...

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Scientists Develop Biopsy-Free Means of Spotting Oral Cancers

TUESDAY, March 5, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Analysis of a "chemical score" from mouth lesion swab samples might allow patients to skip painful biopsies, getting oral cancers promptly...

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