Archive for the ‘ Health ’ Category

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from EverydayHealth.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Will Keightley “Your mouth is made up of more than just teeth, so good oral health goes beyond simply brushing and flossing. In addition to your teeth, your mouth is made up of gums, oral mucosa, the upper and lower jaw, […]

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from EverydayHealth.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Andrea Squatrito “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report nearly one-third of adults in the United States have untreated tooth decay. Early detection is important: In the early stages, tooth decay is often painless and can be picked up only during […]

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from MouthHealthy.org – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Kristoff De Wilde “The teeth of people addicted to methamphetamines are characterized by being blackened, stained, rotting, crumbling and falling apart. Often, the teeth cannot be salvaged and must be removed. The extensive tooth decay is likely caused by a combination of […]

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from HealthEssentials.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – crza “Most people probably don’t think much about their tonsils or even what purpose they serve. But for some, the tonsils are a continuing source of annoyance and pain. Small calcium deposits — called tonsil stones — can build up regularly. They’re not […]

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from U.S.News.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – drburtoni “Are you destroying your pearly whites without realizing it? You might be doing permanent damage if you’re a nail biter or using your teeth to rip off the price tag from that new dress. Stop and heed this advice: ” See […]

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from NBER.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr -Tax Credits “Women who resided in communities with fluoridated water during childhood earn approximately 4 percent more than women who did not, but [there is] no effect of fluoridation for men. Is good oral health valued in the labor market? In The Economic […]

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Medicalexpress.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Mister G.C. “(HealthDay)—Women of childbearing age in the United States should be encouraged to maintain better oral care and visit the dentist routinely, according to a study published Sept. 18 in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Preventing Chronic Disease. […]

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Time.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Arindam Bhattacharya “New data on tooth decay and cavities among American adults reveal the sad state of our pearly whites. More than 25% of American adults ages 20 to 64 have untreated tooth decay, and 91% have one tooth — or more […]

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Rethinksugarydrinks.org – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Christina Xu “How far do you have to run to burn off sugary drinks? With 16 teaspoons of sugar in just one regular 600ml bottle of soft drink, you’d have to run a staggering 3km to burn it off. If you’re having […]

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from EverydayHealth.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Rusty 2. 0 “In the end, dentistry professor Roseann Mulligan and her students at the University of Southern California dental school were able to get one X-ray during the two-hour visit. They couldn’t do a clinical exam. Mulligan, who specializes in […]