Dental Health - Page 19

July 25, 2016

Officials: Patients of Tennessee dental clinic should get HIV tests

Patients treated at a Tennessee dental clinic should get tested for hepatitis B and C, and HIV after problems with infection control could have put thousands of people at risk for the diseases, health officials said Monday.

July 15, 2016

Texas toddler who died after routine dental procedure suffered anesthesia complications

Autopsy results released Thursday revealed that a 14-month-old Texas girl’s death in March after a routine dental procedure was due to complications during anesthesia.

July 12, 2016

Thumb-suckers, nail-biters less likely to develop allergies

Children who suck their thumbs or bite their nails are less likely than others to have allergies later, according to a new study.

June 17, 2016

High-tech toothbrush corrects common brushing errors

There are few things more routine than brushing your teeth: At least twice a day, every day, you stand in front of the mirror and go through the motions.

June 9, 2016

Never floss? You're not alone ... and that's bad news

If you never floss your teeth, you're in good company among a third of US adults.

June 6, 2016

4 embarrassing health problems and how to treat them

Whether it’s constipation, a leaky bladder or a strange odor, doctors have seen nearly every health issue there is.

June 3, 2016

Can frequent moves contribute to childhood hospitalizations?

Kids who move a lot during their first year of life may end up in the hospital more often than children who stay put in the same home, a recent study suggests.

June 2, 2016

Marijuana use by adults tied to few physical health problems

Other than being at an increased risk of gum disease, people who smoked marijuana for up to 20 years during adulthood were generally as healthy as people who didn't light up, according to a new study.

May 17, 2016

How to stop dry mouth

Everything from smoking to cancer treatment can cause dry mouth, but one of the most common causes of the uncomfortable condition is medication.

April 12, 2016

Michigan woman dies after dentist visit, family claims

Amber Waddell’s mother went to the dentist for a procedure on Friday— and never came back.