Dental Problems (General) Health News Page 4

Surplus may contribute to the opioid abuse epidemic, researchers say

Expert tips for preventing discoloration

Seeing their prescription rates leads some to change their ways, study finds

Review of available data finds no good evidence for a benefit, despite dental groups' recommendations

Besides gum health, researchers assessed lung function, risk factors for heart disease and diabetes

But research can't prove cause-and-effect and more investigation is needed, experts say

Expert shares timeline for child's dental health

Declines in one seem to mirror declines in the other, but cause-and-effect isn't clear, study says

But quitting eventually returns levels to normal

Researchers spotted a strain of 'good' bacteria in the mouth that helps keep 'bad' bacteria under control

Study documents connection between oral health, chronic disease

Study found this type of treatment helped many overcome phobias about dental visits

Higher odds seen among postmenopausal women who smoke, smoked in the past

Researchers can't be certain gum disease is the culprit

Study finds the English may actually have slightly better dental health