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...
Poor Oral Health Potentially Linked To Chronic Health Problems
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...
2020 to 2022 Saw Nearly 2 Million Annual Emergency Room Visits for Dental Issues
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...