Dental Problems (General) Health News Page 6

American Academy of Pediatrics urges fluoride use on first teeth to prevent decay

Depression, dental problems, difficulty buying groceries among most common reasons, study finds

Expert advice is 'unacceptably inconsistent,' study finds

Findings could lead to noninvasive dental treatments, report authors of animal study

This 'community' may serve crucial role in preparing newborns for life outside the womb, researchers say

Expert panel says primary care physicians should help in effort to prevent cavities in young children

Some people swear by the practice, but little research exists to back up health claims

Study found 8 percent of those who did suffered a heart attack, stroke, kidney failure or death

They should use an amount the size of a grain of rice as soon as first tooth appears, ADA says

Study calls for education about the importance of oral health care

10-year study found some improvement, but continued gaps among racial groups

Despite ties between the two illnesses, gum therapies didn't help with blood-sugar control

Study found tooth loss, bleeding gums in middle age were associated with lower scores on thinking tests

Study links improved gum health to reduced risk of harmful plaque buildup in neck arteries

People at high risk for dental decay might be helped by topical gels or varnishes, ADA panel says