Link discovered between tooth loss and slowing mind and body
The memory and walking speeds of adults who have lost all of their teeth decline more rapidly than in those who still have some of their own teeth, finds new UCL research.
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Tooth loss in seniors linked to mental and physical decline
A study of older adults in England found those who had none of their own teeth fared worse in memory and walking speed tests than counterparts who still had some natural teeth.
Sugary drinks duty will save countless teeth, charity says
A 20p per litre duty on sugary drinks would help to eradicate tooth decay and save the NHS millions of pounds in wasted resources.
Ways to prevent and manage jaw bone disease highlighted
A review of more than a decade’s worth of research on osteonecrosis of the jaw–when the bone in the jaw is exposed and begins to starve from a lack of blood–points to an increased risk for patients…
Guinea Pigs Can Be Source of Serious Strep Infection
But animal-to-human transmission of this bacteria is rare, researcher says
Dental divide harming Australians as decay sets in
It is time medical and dental interests combined to combat a rise in tooth decay and oral diseasein Australians, says the author of a Perspective published in the Medical Journal of Australia.
Picture of Herpes Blister (Cold Sore)
Title: Picture of Herpes Blister (Cold Sore)Category: ImagesCreated: 9/30/2010 11:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/9/2014 12:00:00 AM
Latest research challenges current thinking on whether many people with tooth loss really need dentures
The findings have major implications for public dental health resources and costs for patients.
Bruxism: Do You Grind Your Teeth?
Title: Bruxism: Do You Grind Your Teeth?Category: Doctor’s ViewsCreated: 1/18/2006 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/1/2014 12:00:00 AM
Link discovered between prenatal enamel growth rates in teeth and weaning in human babies
The research found that incisor teeth grow quickly in the early stages of the second trimester of a baby’s development, while molars grow at a slower rate in the third trimester.