According to latest research, exposing teeth to excessive fluoride can alter calcium signaling, mitochondrial function, and gene expression in the cells forming tooth enamel. This gives novel explanation for how dental fluorosis, a condition caused by overexposure to fluoride during childhood, arises. The study, led by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry, was recently published…
According to recent research, Children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) secrete less saliva and more acidic saliva than do their healthy peers. These changes put them at a higher risk of tooth decay (caries) and oral disorders like gingivitis (inflammation of gums), the study reported. Good dental care should be an “essential part” of PWS care,…
PITTSBURGH: According to a report recently released by the Society of Actuaries, the opioid epidemic in the U.S. cost the economy $631 billion, between 2015 and 2018. With such a substantial human and financial impact, there is a crucial need to understand whether the new pain management guidelines introduced by the Centers for Disease Control…
Sweet drinks, sugar, and so-called fermentable carbohydrates may promote both cavities and periodontal disease contrary to conventional wisdom, according to the authors of a recent review published in Journal of Oral Microbiology. Two established researchers suggest that the demineralization of hard tissue in caries and the inflammation seen in patients with gingivitis and periodontitis are…
According to a study published recently in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, men and women find the grin of a smiling person to be the feature that most affects attractiveness. Women found a smile to be most responsible for facial attractiveness. For men, a smile also was ranked the most important factor in…
In a recent study, experts found that the bacteria which cause gum disease have been implicated as a cause of dementia. So heres sharing everything you need to know: What is gum disease and why should I be worried about it? Gum disease, also known as gingivitis in its mild form, occurs when bacteria accumulate…
DUBAI, UAE: Improved medical care has led to a higher life expectancy for individuals with Down’s syndrome, resulting in an increased need for dental care among this patient group. With reported incidences of one in 319 live births among UAE-United Arab of Emirates children compared with one in 602 live births among expatriate children, Dubai…
Dentist and researcehrs all over the world have been striving hard to find one molecule that can end the drillings and fillings all together. Recently, Scientists have created a peptide with antimicrobial and remineralizing properties to help prevent and maybe even reverse tooth decay. The molecule combines salivary peptide histatin 5, which already showed promise…
Plenty of women find that their gums bleed easily during pregnancy. It’s one of the many surprises that one probably didn’t know about when they signed up to bring new life into the world. The dentist may give a diagnosis of pregnancy gingivitis when they complain about bleeding gums. Gingivitis, a mild form of gum…
DURBAN: As the number of reported cases of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) continued to climb across the globe, the special attention that might be required in order to help them avoid oral health problems became more apparent. A recent study has shed light on this issue and pointed towards ways that could help…