Dental Health - Page 2

Health June 22

Dental experts reveal 6 essential tips to prevent tooth loss in aging adults

Protect your teeth as you age with expert advice on gum disease prevention, managing medication-induced dry mouth, and finding affordable dental care options for seniors.

Dental Health June 16

Dentist was previously on probation before treating 9-year-old girl who died after anesthesia

Report shows the California dentist who treated 9-year-old Silvanna Moreno before her death was on probation for a 2016 incident in which a patient's heart stopped.

Health May 31

Most common causes of cavities in the teeth — and how to prevent them

Cavities form from tooth decay and can lead to pain or tooth loss. Here's a roundup of symptoms, causes and expert tips to protect your teeth and maintain good oral health.

Health May 28

Is Ozempic ruining your teeth? What to know about impact on dental health

Patients have reported dental issues like tooth decay and dry mouth after taking GLP-1s like Ozempic for weight loss, though no scientific evidence confirms this connection.

VIDEO May 21

DeSantis defends Florida water fluoride ban: 'Forced medication'

Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., joins 'America's Newsroom' to explain his decision to ban fluoride in the state's public drinking water as part of the 'Make America Healthy Again' movement and signing a bill combatting swatting. 

Food-Drink May 20

Rare mint allergy leaves woman wishing she was 'allergic to peanuts' instead

Kyleigh Digiovanni, a Virginia archaeologist, faces life-threatening reactions due to a rare mint allergy. It affects her daily life and her public interactions.

VIDEO May 2

Texas attorney general launches probe on fluoride in toothpaste

Dr. Bill Osmunson discusses his evolving view on health concerns about fluoride on 'The Will Cain Show.'

Health April 20

This odd dental habit could spark heart health risks, experts warn

The oral hygiene trend of tongue scraping may improve hygiene and reduce bad breath — but overdoing it could harm heart health by disrupting good bacteria and raising blood pressure risk.

Health April 14

Fluoride exposure linked to ‘detrimental effects’ on health of pregnant women, infants

New meta-analysis looks into studies on the impact of fluoride on pregnant women and infants, concluding that fluoride is toxic to early brain development.

Food-Drink April 8

Fried chicken-flavored toothpaste sells out shortly after it's introduced

A new fried chicken-flavored toothpaste "inspired by all of KFC's 11 herbs and spices" has already sold out. The toothpaste claims to have "long-lasting oral health benefits."

Health March 16

Most Americans lie to their dentists, here's why

More than half of Americans admit to lying about their dental hygiene, with anxiety and embarrassment keeping many from regular checkups. Get the findings from a recent survey.