Dental Care
- Brush your teeth every day with a fluoride toothpaste
- Floss your teeth every day
- Snack smart – limit sugary snacks
- Get enough calcium
- Don't smoke or chew tobacco
- See your dentist regularly
- Crowns are placed to strengthen weak or unsupported teeth 03.06.09 There are various scenarios which can significantly weaken a tooth, making it highly susceptible to fracture, which include large cavities or decay, microfracture lines, endodontic (root canal) treatment, and trauma. In these situations, a crown can be fa
- Studies show diabetes linked to gum disease, tooth decay 10.15.08 Studies show those with diabetes are two to three times more likely to develop periodontal (gum) diseases and are also more likely to have tooth decay and oral infections.
- Periodontal (Gum) Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments 10.10.08 Periodontal (Gum) Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
- Kids and the Dentist 09.02.08 The American Dental Association recommends that parents take their child to a dentist around his or her first birthday. Starting at a young age will also help the child become more comfortable with the process.
- Finding Low Cost Dental Care 08.15.08 The following resources may help you find low-cost dental care you need.
- Burning Mouth Syndrome 08.15.08 Although BMS can affect anyone, it occurs most commonly in middle-aged or older women.
- Snack Smart for Healthy Teeth 07.25.08 The candies, cakes, cookies, and other sugary foods that kids love to eat between meals can cause tooth decay.
- A Healthy Mouth For Your Baby 07.25.08 Tips on keeping your baby's mouth healthy.
- The Cause of Achy Jaws? 07.25.08 You need it for talking, chewing, smiling, yawning, laughing and singing.It’s the jaw joint, one of the hardest working and most complex joints in your body.
- Dr Avijit Banerjee Confirmed For 2010 British Dental Conference And Exhibition The BDA is proud to announce that the respected clinical expert Dr Avijit Banerjee has been confirmed to join the prestigious panel of speakers appearing at the 2010 British Dental Conference and Exhibition, to be held on the 20-22 May 2010 at the Liverpool Arena and Convention Centre (ACC)...
- British Dental Conference And Exhibition 2010 Tickets are now available for the BDA's British Dental Conference and Exhibition, which takes place at Liverpool's Arena and Convention Centre (ACC) from 20-22 May 2010. The conference features a wide selection of both clinical and motivational speakers who are guaranteed to inspire delegates with new ideas...
- New Government Faces Major Challenges On Dentistry Says BDA Manifesto, UK A flawed dental contract, an unacceptable and growing chasm in oral health inequalities, and inconsistent commissioning of dentistry by primary care trusts. That's the legacy the government elected this year will inherit, according to the British Dental Association's (BDA's) manifesto for the forthcoming General Election, Smiles all round, which is published today...
- Successful Treatment Of Periodontal Disease Lowered Preterm Birth Incidences Previous studies have explored the effect of periodontal treatment, irrespective of efficacy of treatment, in reducing infant prematurity. In a study titled "Risk of Preterm Birth Is Reduced with Successful Periodontal Treatment," lead researcher M. Jeffcott, and colleagues S. Parry and M. Sammel (all from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia) and G. Macones (Washington University, St...
- Periodontal Pathogens Enhance HIV-1 Promoter Activation In T Cells During the 39th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental Research, convening at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, lead researcher O.A. Gonzalez (University of Kentucky, Lexington) presented a poster of a study titled "TLR2 and TLR9 Activation by Periodontal Pathogens induce HIV-1 Reactivation." Although oral co-infections (e.g...
- American Dental Hygienists' Association - Oral Health 08.04.08 Oral health information from the ADHA
- Health Finder - Oral Health 08.04.08 Oral health topics at healthfinder.gov
- Wikipedia: Dentistry 08.04.08 Dentistry historical information on Wikipedia.
- WebMD Oral Health Center 08.04.08 Oral health and dental information from WebMD
- American Dental Association 08.04.08 Link to the homepage for the ADA