Diabetics know that they need routine health care, like check-ups and eye exams, but many might miss their regular dental checkups without knowing the negative impact on oral health. The glucose levels encourage destructive bacteria to overcrowd the mouth. The bacteria cause plaque build-up and gum disease, or gingivitis. Anyone can develop this gum disease, but […]
Dental Braces have become common place in many families — approximately 4 million people receive orthodontic care in the U.S. each year. Most people undergo orthodontic treatment during adolescent and teenage years, when the permanent teeth have come in and treatment can be most effective. Dental braces for teens, makes dental hygiene difficult, since getting […]
NIDCR-supported scientists are designing specialized instruments that will be able to detect early mineral loss in tooth enamel before a cavity develops. Other studies are focused on comparing DNA from people with tooth decay to those without it to look for genetic differences associated with the disease. Scientists also are identifying genes within bacteria thought […]
Teeth sensitivity is a sharp pain which triggers out suddenly in response to external stimuli, example getting in contact with hot or cold drinks, food, or with applications passing coolant air, even while brushing or flossing the teeth. 75% of individuals experience this pain wile getting in contact with cold foods or drinks. Upper part […]
Could the health of my mouth effect my general health? Yes. There are new findings which support something that dental professionals have suspected for a long time: infections in the mouth can cause problems in other parts of the body. What problems could poor denal health cause? Problems which may be caused or made worse […]