Close to 50 million Americans live in rural or poor areas where few to no dentists practice. Many more dentists do not accept Medicaid patients, and the shortage of dentists is only going to get worse, Under the Affordable Care Act, 5.3 million more children will be entitled to dental benefits from Medicaid and the … Read more
In a report published in the Royal College of Surgeon’s Dental Journal, health experts warn that excessive alcohol consumption causes mouth cancer and dental disease. According to the experts, in order to tackle this as fast as possible, screening and treatment for alcohol abuse is critical. According to the report, individuals do not visit their … Read more
Apples may be good for the Doctor but not for your teeth. According to studies done eating apples can be up to four time more damaging to your teeth then carbonated drinks such as soda. Doctors are right in saying that eating apples is good, however what is bad for your teeth is the way … Read more
Dental Plaque Bacteria May Trigger Blood Clots. Scientists recently presented their work at the Society for General Microbiology’s Spring Conference in Dublin. Studies done show that oral bacteria that escape into the bloodstream are able to cause blood clots and trigger life-threatening endocarditis. Further research could lead to new drugs to tackle infective heart disease
Higher Risks for Congenital Heart Disease Patients Who Have Poor Dental Hygiene Behaviors. Patients with congenital heart disease who have poor dental hygiene behaviors are increasing their risk of endocarditis. Teens with congenital heart disease floss, brush and visit the dentist less than their peers. But they have healthier behaviors when it comes to alcohol, … Read more
With current technology, it may take four to six months before the bone surrounding the implant screw has healed and is strong enough so the patient can begin to benefit from surgery. Now, for the first time, a drug coating that has been tested on humans allows titanium screws to adhere to the bone better … Read more
The old saying “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is never been more truer in regards to dentistry. Preventative dentistry is relatively easy, quick, and inexpensive. Preventive dental care first starts from home with brushing, flossing and eating a well. By taking care of your dental health and having good dental … Read more
Orthodontic dental services is a specialty that focuses on aligning crooked teeth as well as fixing improper bites. (over, under and cross bites) Orthodontic dental care is mainly associated with children up to the age of 19 but more and more adult also seek out orthodontic services. By having dental insurance in place in most … Read more
Studies suggest that women who want to have a baby should look after their oral health care. A fertility expert stated in a meeting in Sweden. During the meeting, delegates heard about preliminary research that found for the first time, from when she starts trying to conceive, a woman’s changes of falling pregnant can depend … Read more
According to recent studies, our oral health deteriorates during hospitalization and is associated with an increased risk of hospital acquired infections and reduced quality of life. The study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology provides the latest evidence that oral health care is being overlooked in hospitals, with potential serious consequences. The research identified … Read more
Studies are Showing how Obesity can Contribute to Poor Oral Health. Links are being found that show obesity can effect your oral health. According to a recent study, it revealed the deeper the periodontal pockets, the higher the proportion of subjects with a body mass index of 30 or over, which according to the World … Read more
Innovative Dental Device Helps to see Invisible Tooth Decay and Plaque. Improving dental care though improving technology. A team of scientists from the University of Liverpool has won an award for developing a device that can identify early tooth decay and plaque before it is visible to the human eye. The innovation, “iDentifi” comprises a … Read more
What you should know before getting dental implants. Gene combination identified as a risk factor in success of dental implants. The health of the surrounding tissue and gums will affect the success of dental implants. Therefore identifying and reducing the risk factors is a key step in the process of dental implants. Now a combination … Read more
NIH scientists search for the clocks behind aging brain disorders. Study of flies suggests neurodegenerative disorders may speed up aging process. To understand the link between aging and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, scientists from the National Institutes of Health compared the genetic clocks that tick during the lives of normal and mutant flies. … Read more
More reasons why dental and oral health care is important to maintain. Studies suggest erectile dysfunction can be linked to gum disease. Research carried out on 70 subject showed a correlation between gum disease and the ability to achieve an erection. The data indicates that as the severity of erectile dysfunction increased, so did the … Read more
Dental HMO insurance plans are low cost dental plans that will normally fit into most budgets. HMO dental insurance plans are able to provide dental coverages without a lot of limitations, thus making them more flexible then many dental PPO or Free choice of provider plans. Dental HMO plan offer affordable dental care without the … Read more
Dental Discount Plans Save You Money and Provide More Flexibility. One of the best features of a dental discount plan is that you can afford to have as much dental works as you want. There are dental insurance policies that impose an annual dollar limit for the dental work that you can have fulfilled. These … Read more