Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from TheWallStreetJournal.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Andrea Castelletti “Everyone has a case of halitosis now and then. For some people, the condition can be chronic—and antisocial. Matthew Messina, a dentist in Cleveland, Ohio, and a spokesman for the American Dental Association, explains what is really behind bad breath and why a glass of red […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Time.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – ND Strupler “From whitening toothpastes and over-the-counter strips to dental office procedures, all tooth-whitening measures employ hydrogen peroxide to clean away stains. “The only differences are the concentrations of hydrogen peroxide employed and how they’re held against your teeth,” explains Dr. Matt Messina, an American […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouthhealthy.org – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Hey Paul Studios “Flossing is an essential part of taking care of your teeth and gums. The American Dental Association recommends flossing at least once a day to help remove plaque from the areas between your teeth where your toothbrush can’t reach. This is important […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from HealthHub.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Neal Fowler “Gum disease and heart problems — there has been a long-standing belief that there is a link between these two health issues. Researchers speculate that bacteria in the mouth, which cause gum disease, move into the bloodstream and cause inflammation of the blood vessels. This, […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from MensJournal.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – William Warby “No one wants to buy a toothbrush. But when you’re trying to figure out which one is worth your teeth and money at the store, how do you know which is best when the only differences you see are that […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from ScienceDaily.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – TipsTimesAdmin “Mouth bacteria can change their metabolism in disease versus health. The Stampede and Lonestar supercomputers compared gene expression of 160,000 genes in healthy and diseased periodontal communities. Research paves way for biomarkers to predict illness from wide-ranging diseases such as periodontitis, diabetes, and Crohn’s […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from EverydayHealth.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr -frankieleon “Nighttime oral hygiene is important because while we’re sleeping, we’re not swallowing, so the bacteria in our mouths increase throughout the night. The nighttime goal is to avoid giving those bacteria anything to feed off.” See full article on EverydayHealth.com Commentary: As stated in the […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from YourDentistryGuide.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Geoff Peters “The most common effect of diet on the mouth is the development of dental caries (tooth decay) and enamel erosion. Foods containing any kind of sugar contribute to tooth decay; hence the recent surge in sugar-free alternatives. Plaque, a sticky film of bacteria […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from YourDenistry.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – ustine-reyes “Orthodontics — the dental specialty focused on correction and prevention of crooked teeth, spacing problems and malocclusion (bad bite) — often is necessary to improve the stability, function, health and esthetics of your smile. Orthodontic appliances, such as braces and retainers, straighten teeth and correct jaw alignment, […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Your Dentistry Guide – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Jeff Carter “Tooth decay is a degenerative oral health condition that results from the breakdown of tooth enamel…” See full article on Your Dentistry Guide Commentary: Tooth decay, as stated in the article, is a very common pain in the […]
