U.S. dentists still overprescribing opioids compared to other nations
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...
Losing teeth may lead to weight gain, research reports
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...
Dental care can help cirrhosis patients avoid liver cancer, hospitalization
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...
Study warns fluoride bans may raise tooth decay in children
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...
Why childhood cavities may predict adult heart disease
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...
Dental guidelines call for more judicious use of X-rays
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...
New bio-inspired gel helps tooth enamel grow back
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...
No fluoride in your water? How to protect kids' teeth
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,...
A Root Canal's Hidden Beneficiary: The Heart
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...
Wisdom Tooth Surgery? Opioids Not Necessary, Clinical Trial Finds
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...
Love Chewing Ice? It Could Damage Your Teeth and Jaw
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...
Mediterranean Diet Might Protect Dental Health
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...
Mouth Microbes Might Contribute To Pancreatic Cancer
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...
Most Americans Fear the Dentist
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...
Heavy Weed Use Brings High Risk for Oral Cancers
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...