Mar 17, 2011 | Oral Health
Energy Drinks For more than 10 years, energy drinks in the United States have been on the rise, promising consumers more “oomph” in their day. In fact, it is estimated that the energy drink market will hit $10 billion by 2012. While that may be great news for energy...
Mar 7, 2011 | Oral Health
This is from our Friends at WebMD Healthy Teeth for Life: 10 Tips for Families WebMD Feature By Peter Jaret Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD You have so many good reasons to keep your family’s teeth and gums healthy. Their sparkling smiles. Being able to chew for good...
Mar 7, 2011 | Oral Health
Pregnancy A study appearing in the Journal of Periodontology identified bacteria commonly found in the mouth and associated with periodontal diseases in the amniotic fluid of some pregnant women. The study, which evaluated 26 pregnant women with a diagnosis of...
Feb 2, 2011 | Oral Health
People are now living longer and healthier lives, and older adults are more likely than ever before to keep their teeth for a lifetime. However, research has shown that older people also have the highest rates of periodontal disease. In fact, at least half of people...
Feb 2, 2011 | Oral Health
Maintaining healthy teeth and gums may reduce risk for pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. CHICAGO—January 18, 2011—Maintaining periodontal health may contribute to a healthy respiratory system, according to research published in the Journal of...
Jan 20, 2011 | Oral Health
A whiff of bad breath can hint at matters more serious than a meal of onions and garlic or a skipped tooth brushing. Foul exhalations warn of gum disease, dry mouth, and other unhealthy medical conditions. Unfortunately, even the healthiest of bodies suffer from...
