Archive for the ‘ Oral Health Tips ’ Category

Bacterium That Causes Gum Disease Packs a One-Two Punch to the Jaw

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Science Daily – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – akseabird “The newly discovered bacterium that causes gum disease delivers a one-two punch by also triggering normally protective proteins in the mouth to actually destroy more bone…” See full article on Science Daily Commentary: According to this article, a study […]

Does More Sugar Lead to More Cavities?

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from The New York Times – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – happy via “…the total amount of sugar you eat has less impact on cavities than the pattern in which you consume it…” See full article on The New York Times Commentary: This is a very enlightening article on […]

Young Athletes Urged to Use Face-Protecting Gear

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Health – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – Eunice Solice “Young athletes and their parents and coaches are being reminded of the importance of wearing mouth and face protection…” See full article on Health Commentary: According to this article, the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation estimated that, for 2012, in excess […]

Stop the Excuses! Go to the Dentist

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from US News and World Report – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – icethim “…we’ve debunked three popular excuses for skipping appointments…” See full article on US News and World Report Commentary: This article contains a good reminder of the kind of excuses we commonly use to avoid keeping up […]

Myth That Snuff Users Today Have Fewer Dental Caries

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Medical News Today – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – mrtruffle “It is a myth that snus (Swedish snuff) users today have fewer dental caries…” See full article on Medical News Today Commentary: There is apparently a myth in Sweden that snuff users have less problems with cavities than […]

Experts Warn South Koreans About Cosmetic Jaw Surgery

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Dentistry Today – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – Robert D.M. “South Koreans have recently gone to a new extreme for aesthetic purposes…” See full article on Dentistry Today Commentary: A trend sweeping through South Korea among women is to go thru a surgical procedure to reduce size of the jaw.  […]

Cavity-causing bacteria can be transmitted to babies

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Dental Tribune – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – xopherlance “Parents should be aware that bacteria that cause dental decay can be transmitted from adult to child by sharing eating utensils, or by the parent sucking on a baby’s pacifier to clean it…” See full article on Dental Tribune […]

Gum Disease More Common With Old Age

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from ToothRemoval.com – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – Shirley Shelton “A recent study which appeared in Nature Immunology shows that the deterioration in gum health which occurs with increasing age is associated with a drop in the level of a chemical…” See full article on ToothRemoval.com Commentary: It is somewhat expected that gum […]

Laila Ali’s Kid-Friendly Oral Hygiene Tips

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from People Magazine Image Courtesy of Flickr – makelessnoise “As a busy mom-of-two, Laila Ali knows all too well how important it is to set aside time to make sure your children are taking care of their teeth…” See full article on People Magazine Commentary: Laila Ali is the spokesperson for […]