Dental X-rays are often part of a regular dental checkup. Learn how they help your dentist to monitor your oral health. By Krisha McCoy, MS | Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH Depending on your oral health history and your dentist’s preferences, you will probably need to have dental X-rays taken from […]
Maintaining good oral health is important to your overall health as well. Learn what to expect from a basic dental checkup. By Krisha McCoy Medically Reviewed by Pat F. Bass, III, MD, MPH In addition to daily brushing and flossing, you can help protect your oral health by seeing your dentist regularly for checkups. It’s […]
10-year study found some improvement, but continued gaps among racial groups. By HealthDay News Staff WEDNESDAY, December 18, 2013 (HealthDay News) — Too many Americans lack access to preventive dental care, a new study reports, and large differences exist among racial and ethnic groups. For the study, researchers analyzed telephone survey data collected from nearly […]
Cleanings, dental X-rays don’t pose a hazard, medical group says. By Robert Preidt, HealthDay News WEDNESDAY, Aug. 7, 2013 (HealthDay News) — Dental cleanings and X-rays are safe for pregnant women, a U.S. obstetrician/gynecologist group says. The group also advised ob-gyns to perform routine dental health assessments at women’s first prenatal visit and to encourage […]
Reason for link between teeth, gums and heart health is still unclear, researcher says. By Robert Preidt, HealthDay News THURSDAY, March 7, 2013 (HealthDay News) — For adults, losing teeth is bad enough, but tooth loss is also associated with several risk factors for heart disease, a large international study suggests. These heart disease-related risk […]
Good dental hygiene can keep your mind sharp. Find out more health benefits below. By Huffington Post Editors There are benefits to keeping your pearly whites so, well, pearly white that go beyond having a picture-perfect smile. According to a recent study from the University of California, daily brushing is associated with a lower risk […]
Dental plaque appears to be a significant predictor of death from cancer, study shows. By Cole Petrochko, Associate Staff Writer, MedPage Today | Medically Reviewed by Zalman S. Agus, MD TUESDAY, June 12, 2012 (MedPage Today) — Poor oral hygiene may be associated with increased risk of cancer and premature death, researchers found. Among healthy […]
The last teeth to develop can cause havoc for the rest of your healthy mouth. Yet there’s growing controversy about whether we really need to have them taken out. By Regina Boyle Wheeler | Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH Just as you enter adulthood, your wisdom teeth make their presence known […]
Ask for screening as part of your general checkup, experts say. By Robert Preidt, HealthDay News SATURDAY, April 7, 2012 (HealthDay News) — Not only do regular dental exams help keep your teeth and gums healthy, they can help detect oral cancer, the Academy of General Dentistry says. As part of Oral Cancer Awareness Month […]
The last teeth to develop can cause havoc for the rest of your healthy mouth. Yet there’s growing controversy about whether we really need to have them taken out. By Regina Boyle Wheeler | Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH Just as you enter adulthood, your wisdom teeth make their presence known […]