WEDNESDAY, May 2 (HealthDay News) — Sports and energy drinks are causing irreversible damage to the teeth of teens and young adults in the United States, the authors of a new study claim.
High acidity levels in the drinks erode tooth enamel, the glossy outer layer of teeth, the researchers contend in the May/June issue of the journal General Dentistry.
By Kathleen Doheny
HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, April 18 (HealthDay News) — A new scientific statement issued by the American Heart Association says no convincing evidence exists linking untreated gum disease to heart disease or stroke. Nor is there strong evidence that treating gum disease can reduce your risk of heart disease or stroke, the report says.
For more than 100 years, it was said that gum, or periodontal, disease could lead to cardiovascular disease, a major cause of death in the United States, but an extensive analysis found no proof of that connection.
MONDAY, March 26 (HealthDay News) — A type of bacteria from the mouth can cause blood clots and lead to serious heart problems if it enters the bloodstream, a new study indicates.
The bacteria, called Streptococcus gordonii, contributes to plaque that forms on the surface of teeth. If the bacteria enters the bloodstream through bleeding gums, it can cause problems by masquerading as human proteins, the researchers found.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) — If you’re afraid of going to the dentist, optimism and humor might help ease your worries, new research suggests.
About 50 percent of adults suffer some degree of dental fear and about 5 percent have severe dental fear. Even so, most people with dental fear go to the dentist regularly.
SATURDAY, Dec. 17 (HealthDay News) — The busy holiday season may disrupt many people’s daily routines, but at this time of year it is especially important to remember to look after your teeth, an expert advises.
“Holiday get-togethers tend to lead people to consume sugary treats and drink alcoholic beverages more than usual,” Dr. George Shepley, spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry, said in an academy news release.
THURSDAY, Dec. 15 (HealthDay News) — Nearly 20 million Americans who see a dentist at least once a year don’t see a doctor or other general health care provider, which suggests that dentists could screen these people for systemic health disorders, such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease, a new study says.
New York University investigators analyzed data from more than 31,200 adults who took part in the 2008 U.S. National Health Interview Survey.
SATURDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) — Eating certain foods and avoiding others can help keep your teeth white after you’ve used an at-home whitening kit or had cosmetic bleaching, an expert says.
“For many individuals who have had good results with either dentist-directed or over-the-counter whitening techniques, a significant concern is how to keep the teeth white after bleaching,” Dr. Raymond Garrison, professor and chairman of the Wake Forest Baptist Department of Dentistry, said in a Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center news release.
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 16 (HealthDay News) — Losing weight appears to help fight gum disease, a new study indicates.
It included 31 obese people who underwent treatment for gum disease. Half of the patients (average body-mass index, or BMI, of 39) had gastric bypass weight loss surgery and also had fat cells removed from their abdomen. The other patients (average BMI of 35) did not have gastric bypass surgery or fat removed from their abdomen.
SUNDAY, Nov. 13 (HealthDay News) — People who visit the dentist regularly to have their teeth cleaned may lower their risk for heart attack or stroke, new research suggests.
The finding is to be presented Sunday at the American Heart Association’s annual meeting, in Orlando, Fla.
SUNDAY, Oct. 2 (HealthDay News) –
Children can enjoy some Halloween candy and still avoid sugar-related tooth decay, according to Dr. Margaret Mitchell, a Chicago dentist.
Mitchell said the key to preventing tooth decay lies in limiting not only the amount of candy children eat, but also how long the sugar remains in the mouth.
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