Dental / Oral Health Health News

Plastic surgeons' group identifies top transition treatments

Plus, they support limits for older kids and doing away with sippy cups for toddlers

Avoiding the dentist can lead to a poorer quality of life, researchers say

Allowing the wound to heal helps prevent this painful complication, expert says

Study seeking antibiotic alternatives found that only one-third of patients improved within 48 hours

Toothaches twice as common for U.S. kids without coverage, poll finds

At some point, augmented mouths simply begin to look unnatural, survey finds

Study found link between periodontal disease and shorter lifespan, but cause-and-effect wasn't proven

Hundreds who took online survey thought women looked healthier, more attractive in 'after' photos

Research suggests they may even have understood the healing powers of penicillin 50,000 years ago

Dangers lurk when rubber bands, paper clips and other tools are used to avoid the orthodontist

Cosmetic procedures are on the rise and patients aren't shy about what they're tweaking, study finds

Study found preventive care didn't help Medicaid toddlers in one state, but more research is needed

Severe gum disease can signal undiagnosed case of blood sugar disease

Study shows increasing risk of brain blockage with more severe gum disease