Really? Teeth are that important? If I lose a tooth, my life gets shorter? Yep, that’s the conclusion researchers at Göteborg University, in Göteborg, Sweden reached when they compared dental records to mortality rates of people over 70 years old.
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Lose a Tooth, Lose a Month?
Friday, January 7th, 2011No Dental Insurance? No Problem!
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010
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From Baby Bottle to Cup
Friday, February 5th, 2010From Baby Bottle to Cup
Tooth decay can occur as soon as a baby’s teeth appear. One of the risk factors for early childhood caries (sometimes called “baby bottle tooth decay”) is frequent and prolonged exposure of a baby’s teeth to liquids containing sugar – including milk, formula, and fruit juice.
Because decay can destroy the teeth of an infant or young child, parents should encourage their children to drink from a cup by their first birthday.
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Osteoporosis and Oral Health
Saturday, January 16th, 2010
With over 190 million prescriptions worldwide, the likelihood of you or someone you know taking a bisphosphonate is impressive. The most popular bisphosphonates are of the oral form and are used to treat osteoporosis. These include Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel, and Zometa. I’m sure you’ve seen a commercial or two on these drugs. With the growing elderly population, these drugs are becoming more and more popular due to their tremendous reduction in fracture rates. But, they have a major side effect as far as oral health. Read on for an in-depth review of what your dentist thinks you should know.