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CONFADENT ORAL TECHNOLOGIES, A brand new gum!
CONFADENT Oral Technology provides oral care between brushing. With FDA approved active ingredients that are commonly found In toothpaste and mouth rinse, CONFADENT is the only healthy, convenient orally beneficial chewing gum on the market. Not only does CONFADENT...
Seven Surprising Things Causing Your Dragon Breath
You're taking certain drugs. "Medications for high blood pressure, antidepressants, and antihistamines can have side effects of xerostomia or dry mouth," says Giannacopoulos. "This can lead to bad breath, as saliva is necessary to wash away food particles from the...
This is What Your Teeth Can Reveal About Your Overall Health
Your teeth could be a clue to any distress you might be feeling. Stress, anxiety or a sleep disorder can cause teeth grinding. Bruxism, the medical term for teeth grinding, is significantly more frequent in people with obstructive sleep apnea, according to research....
National Face Protection Month
This month we're spreading the word to remind both children and adults: as you suit up for outdoor activities this spring, don't forget to protect your face and head. Spring often brings a flood of patients suffering with head, mouth and facial injuries resulting from...
National Oral Cancer Awareness Month
More than 21,000 men and 9,000 women in the United States annually receive oral cancer diagnoses, according to the National Cancer Institute. In 2013, there will be 41,380 new cases of cancers of the oral cavity and pharynx in the U.S., resulting in 7,890 deaths,...
Why Do Pregnant Women Have More Dental Problems?
Pregnant women are believed to face an increased risk of gingival bleeding and tooth decay. But when during pregnancy do these changes occur, and could differences in oral health status, behavior, or attitude be responsible? Two poster studies presented at the...
Why Your Teeth Are Suddenly Causing Problems
It wasn’t even peanut brittle that broke Dennis Cedarholm’s front tooth in half. It was a “seemingly harmless little cracker” at a grocery store sample table, said the 57-year-old purchase manager from the Twin Cities. “It broke, of course, right along the plastic...
Relationship Between Frequent Recreational Cannabis (Marijuana and Hashish) Use and Periodontitis in Adults in the United States: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011 to 2012
Background: Recreational use of cannabis, following its legalization in some countries, poses emergent oral and periodontal health concerns. The objective of this study is to examine the relationship between frequent recreational cannabis (FRC) (marijuana and hashish)...
Honor World Oral Health Day on March 20
World Oral Health Day is celebrated globally every year on March 20 to highlight the importance of keeping your mouth healthy whether you are young or old. This year's theme is "Live Mouth Smart." Organized by the FDI World Dental Federation, World Oral Health Day was...
Periodontitis Linked to Greater Ischemic Stroke Risks
Adults with periodontal disease may be at greater risk for ischemic stroke, according to the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Researchers there assessed 6,711 adults who had not had a stroke for mild, moderate, or severe periodontal disease and...