Immune cells in the retina can spontaneously regenerate. NIH discovery in mice could lead to therapies to reduce vision loss from diseases of the retina. Immune cells called microglia can completely repopulate themselves in the retina after being nearly eliminated, according to a new study in mice from scientists at the National Eye Institute (NEI). … Read more
Is Dental Anxiety Stopping You From Seeing a Dentist. You are not alone if you have dental anxiety. Many people worry about going to the dentist. Some people get very nervous and sick to their stomach at the thought of having to go to the dentist. For people that have dental anxiety this can stop … Read more
Dealing with Dental plans that have maximum benefits. When you have a dental PPO or Free choice of prior plan you normally have a annual dollar maximum benefit per person per year. You want to try and pick a plan with the maximum dollar benefit that works will for current and future dental needs. However … Read more
Understanding the dental plans terms and conditions. Before buying any dental insurance dental plan for you or your family make sure you know and understand what they plan as to offer you. Dig into the plans details. The availability of the plans information should be available to you before buying it on line. Dental insurance … Read more
In our challenging economy you want to make sure you are getting the most out of your dental insurance plan. One way to do that is to use it. Many people have dental benefits either though their employment or they buy it on their own. However often times it goes unused until there is a … Read more
NIH study may help explain why iron can worsen malaria infection Researchers identify protective role of iron export protein and its mutation. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have a possible explanation for why iron can sometimes worsen malaria infection. By studying mice and samples from malaria patients, the researchers found that extra iron … Read more
It is safe to say if you are experiencing dental pain you should see a dentist as soon as possible to confirm the reason why you are having pain. Dental pain although can be common complaints is not normal and it is a sign that you may need to address a larger dental issue. Some … Read more
Toothache pain is caused when the never in the tooth root is irritated. Some of the primary causes of dental pain is from dental infection, tooth decay, injury or loss of tooth. Dental pain sometimes originates from other areas and radiates to the jaw, thus appearing to be tooth pain. The most common areas include … Read more
Gingivitis occurs before periodontitis. Gingivitis usually refers to gum inflammation, initially, with gingivitis, bacteria plaque accumulates on the surface of the tooth. When that happens, the gums get red and inflamed; teeth may bleed when brushing them. Even though the gums are irritated and bothersome, the teeth are not loose, and there is no irreversible … Read more
What is Peiodontitis and how do you get it. What is Periodontitis: Periodontitis is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and bone that supports the tooth. With periodontitis, the alveolar bone around the teeth is slowly and progressively lost. Untreated periodontitis will eventually result in tooth loss, and may increase the risk … Read more
According to the The Renfrew Center Foundation up to 24 million people in the United States experience an eating disorder. This is dark figure that can be even high due to the fact that many people keep their eating disorder a secret. According to a study by the University of Bergen in Norway, showed that … Read more
New technique makes heart valve replacement safer for some high-risk patients Scientists have developed a novel technique that prevents coronary artery obstruction during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a rare but often fatal complication. The method, called Bioprosthetic Aortic Scallop Intentional Laceration to prevent Iatrogenic Coronary Artery obstruction (BASILICA), will increase treatment options for high-risk … Read more
NIH completes in-depth genomic analysis of 33 cancer types Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have completed a detailed genomic analysis, known as the PanCancer Atlas, on a data set of molecular and clinical information from over 10,000 tumors representing 33 types of cancer. “This project is the culmination of more than a … Read more
How Safe are at Home Teeth Whitening Products? Even though there has been some considerable amount of concerns raised about at home whiten products being safe for your teeth, you may want to know that there have been numerous clinical studies that have demonstrated that using a home system to whiten your teeth is both … Read more
Tooth Decay in Children. Tooth decay in children is an occurring health condition. Due to dental issue children miss 52 million hours from school every year. If dental problems are left untreated children will develop further health problems. 30% to 50% of children between 4 and 5 years old already struggle with tooth decay. There … Read more
Using your dental benefits. As we draw closer to the end of the year this is a reminder to use your dental benefits. Many people do receive dental benefits though their employment but still do not visit the dentist and use the benefits they receive. Also companies will tend to review the employee benefits offer … Read more
Your child first dental visit. Proper dental care right from the start will make fore health teeth that will last your child lifetime. The AAPD (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry) recommends that a child should be seen by a dentist when their first tooth appears. A good Pediatric dental office loves to see children … Read more