Posts Tagged ‘dental cavities’
Cavities In The Teeth Linked With A Smaller Risk Of Neck And Head Cancer
Surprising findings from a recent study have found that those who suffer with more dental cavities are at a decreased risk of neck and head cancer in comparison with those who have a small number or no cavities at all. Cavities or caries, as they are also known, are the result of tooth decay. This […]
Eating Cheese May Have Oral Health Benefits
Dairy products in our diet have long been seen as a good product to maintain healthy strong bones. Drinking milk, eating cheese and butter may now be beneficial in protecting the teeth’s oral health. A study has been carried out by the academy of general dentistry who found that research carried out seemed to prove […]
New Study Reveals That Cheese Prevents Tooth Decay
A recent study conducted by the General Dentistry journal has stated that cheese and other dairy products may in fact, protect against dental cavities. Over the years there have been a number of studies suggesting that dairy products have a positive impact on bone health, due to calcium content but none have focused on their […]
Lollipops for the Prevention of Dental Decay-Too Good to be True?
The European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry have found that children who eat sugar-free lollipops made with liquorice extract are more immune from the effects of dental bacteria. The research was conducted throughout 66 schools, with the help of students between the ages of 2 and 5, who were given a lollipop twice a day for […]
Tooth decay becoming an epidemic in Saskatchewan
Dental experts in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan have warned against an epidemic of oral health problems, including tooth decay. Rates of decay amongst children have been steadily increasing since 1993. The percentage of children with cavities has increased from 20 percent in 1993-1994 to 27.5 percent in 2008-2009. Dr Gary Uswak, dean of the […]
Paradigm Shift in Dental Research
Dentistry is currently undergoing a revolutionary shift in the way dental caries are examined and treated. W.D.Miller first identified the bacterial basis of the cavity process over 100 years ago. Contemporary understanding shows that the development of cavities is a disease process with many facets. In some cases expert understanding of dental cavities, especially in […]
Japanese study suggests that wasabi prevents tooth decay
Scientists in Japan have suggested that wasabi can help to prevent tooth decay. Wasabi is a pungent plant from the Cruciferous family, which is often served in Japanese restaurants as an accompaniment to sushi. The study found that a chemical compound, known as isothiocyanates, which is found in wasabi, helps to prevent decay; the compound […]
Why healthy living could damage your teeth
In modern society, we are plagued with information, adverts and articles urging us to exercise on a regular basis and watch what we eat; however, some of the healthy activities and foods we choose may actually be harmful for oral health. Most people know that eating lots of sugary foods damaged the teeth; however, some […]
Dentist celebrates Thanksgiving by hosting free clinic
A dentist from Chilliocothe, Ohio hosted a free dental clinic to celebrate Thanksgiving and bring some holiday cheer to the local community. Dr Bryan Basom hosted a free dental clinic on Wednesday; throughout the day, he offered basic dental care to anyone who walked through the doors of his practice. Dr Basom, from Magnolia Dental, […]
Cavities more common in younger children
Dentists in Canada have reported a significant increase in the number of younger children with dental cavities. Research carried out five years ago indicated that cavities amongst children were becoming less common; however, dentists have indicated that they are seeing an increasing number of young children with cavities and tooth decay. Decay is falling amongst […]
