Diabetes Can Sometimes Lead to Gum Disease

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 – People with diabetes are more prone to gum disease, due to the damage the chronic illness does to small blood vessels, a new study warns. Diabetics who suffer from other...

11 Sep 2024 by Drugs.com

Government Report Links Excessive Fluoride in Water to Lowered IQs in Kids

THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 – High levels of fluoride in drinking water may dim the intelligence of children, a new U.S. government report shows. Based on an analysis of published research, the...

22 Aug 2024 by Drugs.com

Why Back to School Should Include a Dental Checkup

SUNDAY, Aug. 18, 2024 – As kids head back to school this fall, there is probably one item many parents haven't thought to put on the to-do list: dental checkups. But they should make sure their...

18 Aug 2024 by Drugs.com

TikTok Craze 'Extra Hard' Gum Won't Chisel Your Jawline. It Might Even Hurt You

MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 – “Extra-hard” chewing gum is being touted on social media as a means of developing a chiseled jawline. This sort of gum is promoted as a gym for “facial fitness,” toning and ti...

12 Aug 2024 by Drugs.com

Tooth Loss Could Point to Serious Heart Issues

TUESDAY, July 30, 2024 – A healthy mouth also means a healthy heart, a new review suggests. People who’ve lost teeth are more likely to die from heart problems – and the more teeth lost, the higher t...

30 July 2024 by Drugs.com

Surgery Overused for 'Tongue Tie' Issue That Stops Babies From Breastfeeding, Experts Say

MONDAY, July 29, 2024 – Surgery is being overused to correct breastfeeding difficulties in infants, a new report says. A growing number of newborns are being diagnosed with ankyloglossia, also...

29 July 2024 by Drugs.com

Dental Veneers: Everything You Need to Know

FRIDAY, July 19, 2024 – Looking for a brand new smile? Many people with chipped, worn or indelibly stained teeth may ponder the possibility of veneers. They're wholly cosmetic, typically aren't...

19 July 2024 by Drugs.com

Tips to Safely Helping Your Baby Through Teething Pain

SATURDAY, June 29, 2024 – Tending to a teething baby is tough: Parents want to help, but might not be sure how. Teething typically begins around 4 to 7 months of age, as the 20 or so "baby teeth"...

30 June 2024 by Drugs.com

Chronic Kidney Disease Tied to Tooth Loss After Menopause

MONDAY, June 17, 2024 – In postmenopausal women, chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be associated with tooth loss, according to a study published online June 11 in Menopause. Na-Yeong Kim, from the ...

17 June 2024 by Drugs.com