People with dental phobia are more likely to have active caries or missing teeth, a new study from King's College London has confirmed.
Source: Medical News Today
Being overweight or obese was linked with an increased likelihood of having poor oral health in a recent study.
Source: Medical Xpress
Parents should avoid offering fruit juice to infants under the age of 1 year, unless advised by a doctor, as it provides "no nutritional benefit" and may harm their health. This is the according to new recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Source: Medical News Today
For decades, research has suggested a link between oral health and inflammatory diseases affecting the entire body -- in particular, heart attacks and strokes. Results from a randomized trial of a novel plaque identifying toothpaste, Plaque HD®, produced statistically significant reductions in dental plaque and inflammation throughout the body as measured by high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), a sensitive marker for future heart attacks and strokes.
Source: Science Daily
Electronic cigarettes are as equally damaging to gums and teeth as conventional cigarettes, a new study proposes. The study provides the first scientific study to address e-cigarettes and their detrimental effect on oral health on cellular and molecular levels.
Source: Science Daily
