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Doctors Warn Against Mouth Taping During Sleep
MONDAY, Sept. 29, 2025 — Taping your mouth shut before bed may seem like a quick fix for better sleep, but doctors are raising serious alarms about this viral social media trend. While devotees cl...
Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Risk for Severe Periodontal Disease
THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 – Low adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with severe periodontal disease and greater systemic inflammation, according to a study published online Sept. 15 in ...
Mediterranean Diet Might Protect Dental Health
MONDAY, Sept. 22, 2025 — The Mediterranean diet might help you at the dentist, a new study says. People who follow a Mediterranean diet appear more likely to have better gum health, researchers r...
Oral Bacteria, Fungi Linked to Increased Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
MONDAY, Sept. 22, 2025 – Oral bacteria and fungi are associated with an increased risk for pancreatic cancer development, according to a study published online Sept. 18 in JAMA Oncology. Yixuan...
Mouth Microbes Might Contribute To Pancreatic Cancer
FRIDAY, Sept. 19, 2025 — A person’s risk of pancreatic cancer might be tied to the microbes living in their mouths, a new study says. People have a more than tripled risk of pancreatic cancer if the...
Most Americans Fear The Dentist
TUESDAY, Sept. 9, 2025 — Afraid of the dentist? You’re far from alone, a new study says. Nearly 3 of 4 adults fear going to the dentist, researchers report in the September issue of the Journal of the...
Less Than Half of Youths With Sickle Cell Received Dental Services in 2022
FRIDAY, Sept. 5, 2025 – Only 42 percent of youths with sickle cell disease (SCD) received dental services in 2022, according to a research letter published online Sept. 3 in JAMA Network Open....
CKD May Be Tied to Higher Risk for Tooth Loss
THURSDAY, July 24, 2025 – Chronic kidney disease (CKD) appears to be associated with a higher risk for tooth loss, with a higher prevalence of CKD seen among individuals with fewer than 20 teeth,...
Poor Oral Health Potentially Linked To Chronic Health Problems
FRIDAY, July 18, 2025 — Poor dental health could be a harbinger of chronic illnesses like type 2 diabetes and heart disease, a new study warns. People with missing teeth, coated tongues and other s...
2020 to 2022 Saw Nearly 2 Million Annual Emergency Room Visits for Dental Issues
FRIDAY, June 13, 2025 – Tooth disorders accounted for an annual average of 1,944,000 emergency department visits during 2020 to 2022, according to a June data brief published by the National Center...
Oral Health Linked To Migraines, Fibromyalgia
TUESDAY, May 20, 2025 — Women who don’t brush and floss frequently are more likely to suffer from migraines and fibromyalgia, a new study says. Women with the worst oral health have a 60% higher risk ...
Gun Violence Leads To Skipped Dental Visits, Lost Teeth
TUESDAY, April 15, 2025 – Gun violence is bad for dental health, a new study says. More specifically, people are less likely to go to the dentist in neighborhoods with higher levels of firearm...
Lower Oral Health Scores Linked to Higher Pain Scores in Women
MONDAY, April 14, 2025 – Low oral health scores are associated with higher pain scores, including migraine headache, among women, according to a study published online April 9 in Frontiers in Pain...
1 in 3 Kids Has Dental Problems, Poll Finds
SUNDAY, March 9, 2025 – More than 1 in 3 parents say their child has struggled with cavities, stained teeth, gum problems or tooth pain in the past two years, a new national poll shows. The problems...
Flossing Linked to Lower Risk for Ischemic, Cardioembolic Stroke, A-Fib
FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2025 – Dental flossing is associated with a lower risk for ischemic and cardioembolic stroke and atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study presented at the annual American...