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Dental Health and Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from WebMD – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – fiahles “Most people probably grind and clench their teeth from time to time.” See full article on WebMD Commentary: The man pictured to the right is grinding his teeth on a night out but most people only suffer from grinding their teeth during sleep, according to this […]

Do you have a cracked tooth?

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Colgate – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – olalindberg “Cracking a tooth may be easier than you think.” See full article on Colgate Commentary: This is a solid, practical article on what to do if you think you have a cracked tooth – and how to avoid one.  It contains a list of symptoms […]

Women urged to maintain periodontal health during pregnancy

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Medical News Today – Image Courtesy of  Flickr –  Black Photo Studio “New clinical recommendations … urge pregnant women to maintain periodontal health…” See full article on Medical News Today Commentary: This article offers a warning for pregnant women.  The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) and the Eur0pean Federation of Periodontology (EFP) are […]

Canadian dentist hopes to clone John Lennon using tooth DNA

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from The Guardian – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – liits “A Canadian dentist is hoping to clone John Lennon using DNA from one of the singer’s rotten teeth…” See full article on The Guardian Commentary: One of John Lennon’s molars was sold at auction to Michael Zuk in 2011, who has begun sequencing the […]

Bottled Water Guide

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from InstantCustomer.com – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – dotjay “… the more negative a given food or beverage’s Oxygen Reduction Potential (ORP), the more Antioxidant Properties it contains and the more healthy it is for you…” See full article on InstantCustomer.com Commentary: We usually reach for bottled water at the store based on habit, price or […]

Colorectal cancer may be triggered by mouth bacteria

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Medical News Today – Image Courtesy of  Flickr -pottymouth- “… a type of gut bacteria found in the mouth may trigger  colorectal cancer…” See full article on Medical News Today Commentary: This article relates the result of very early research on the link between bacteria in the mouth and bacteria related to colorectal […]

A Glass of Milk After Eating Sugary Cereals May Prevent Cavities

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Science Daily – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – Sprogz “Washing down sugary breakfast cereal with milk after eating reduces plaque acid levels and may prevent damage to tooth enamel that leads to cavities…” See full article on Science Daily Commentary: This is an interesting article on the results from a small limited study […]

A Sweet Treat That Protects Your Smile

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from ShareCare – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – DBduo Photography “Here’s a sweet treat that may actually be good for your teeth: dates…” See full article on ShareCare Commentary: This is a treat of an article – something sweet that you can count on to help with your oral health.  Dates have, among […]

Is flossing my teeth every day really necessary?

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from MSN Healthy Living – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – monktail creative music concern “Yes, absolutely!” says Dr. Jennifer Jablow, a cosmetic dentist in New York City. “Brushing is not enough because it can’t reach all of the bacteria that builds up between the teeth.” See full article on MSN Healthy Living Commentary: You’ve […]

Your Baby’s Teething Timeline

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Parents – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – Black Glenn “One night last fall, as I tried every trick in my repertoire to get my cranky, drooling 1-year-old daughter to go to sleep, I realized something…” See full article on Parents Commentary: This is a useful, comprehensive article on the ins and outs of […]