Dental Health - Page 15

January 23, 2017

8 lies men tell their doctors-- and why they need to come clean

When it comes to talking to their doctors about their health or admitting that they have a problem, most men stretch the truth, leave out important details or flat-out lie.

January 20, 2017

5 dental myths that may be hurting your health

Research shows that your teeth can speak volumes about your overall health, so it’s important to be informed when it comes to taking care of your mouth

January 10, 2017

Filling a cavity may never be the same

A novel therapy holds real promise in changing the way dentists treat your cavities—they'd get the cavities to fill themselves.

January 3, 2017

Head pharmacist set for trial over fatal meningitis outbreak

A former executive at a Massachusetts compounding pharmacy blamed for a national meningitis outbreak that killed 64 people in 2012 is headed for trial.

December 16, 2016

Study finds UK sugar tax could save thousands from obesity, diabetes

A planned levy on sugary drinks due to be introduced in Britain in April 2018 could significantly reduce the number of people who become obese and develop diabetes and tooth decay, scientists said on Thursday.

December 15, 2016

Wear a mouthguard, spare a tooth

The best way to avoid athletic dental injuries is to wear a properly fitted mouthguard, according to the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA).

December 14, 2016

7 dentists share the most horrifying things they've seen at work

It's no secret that out of all the medical professions, dentistry tends to get a bad rap.

December 12, 2016

Police: Fake Florida dentist pulled 10 teeth, made dentures

Authorities say a 53-year-old Florida man faces charges after he extracted 10 teeth without anesthetic and made dentures during house calls to save people money.

December 9, 2016

The main reason people avoid the dentist isn't fear

The biggest reason people skip out on going to the dentist isn't fear or inconvenience; it's cost, KIDY reports.

December 8, 2016

More than half of older Americans skip dental checkups

Only about one in nine U.S. adults with Medicare coverage have dental insurance, and many of them may be putting off oral healthcare as a result, a recent study suggests.