Thursday, July 24, 2008

dental health

Health Tip: Keep Teeth in Tip-Top Shape

Help prevent dental problems more >>

Mom's Vitamin D Levels Affect Baby's Dental Health

Low concentrations may lead to enamel defects, early tooth decay, study finds more >>

Health Tip: The Word on Wisdom Teeth

What to expect after they're removed more >>

Health Buzz: 8 Parenting Mistakes and Other Health News

The salmonella outbreaks, marijuana's increasing potency, and worry over silver dental filings more >>

Good Oral Hygiene May Protect Against Heart Infections

Daily care of teeth, gums keeps risk of bacterial disease in valves at bay more >>

Gum Care Helps Control Type 2 Diabetes and Its Complications

Periodontal disease associated with higher levels of insulin resistance, studies say more >>

Researcher Finds Link Between Pregnancy and Tooth Loss

Women with multiple children need to be especially vigilant about oral health, findings suggest more >>

Gum Disease Might Boost Cancer Risk

Chronic inflammation could be the link, experts say more >>

4 Critical Oral Health Habits

4 Steps to Fresher Breath

Bad breath is not only embarrassing; it can indicate a more pervasive problem. more >>

Taking the Bite Out of the Cost of Dental Work

Flexible spending, private plans, dedicated credit, and more can make dentistry cheaper. more >>

The Wisdom on Wisdom Teeth

Surgeons favor pre-emptive action; others might wait and see. more >>

Fears Over Fluoride

Kids can get too much, but too little is more likely more >>

21st-Century Dentistry

A new world of dental treatments requires a bit less bravery more >>

The Value of Guarding Kids' Teeth

An early push against decay can prevent costly fixes later. more >>

Your Way to a Healthy Smile

Good oral hygiene may help the whole body, experts believe more >>

Braces Look All Grown Up

Less conspicuous ways to realign teeth more >>

Trying Out an Electric Toothbrush

I paid only $7 for my power model. How well do these toothbrushes work? more >>

Tooth Whitening Leads in Cosmetic Dentistry

A dentist can restore your pearly whites, or you can trim the cost by doing it yourself. more >>

Oral Sex a Factor in Oral Cancer Increase

Virus-related malignancies are on the rise. Here are four protective measures. more >>

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