Dental Health - Page 20

April 6, 2016

Golden retriever quells youngsters' fears at Illinois dentist's office

Few youngsters enjoy going to the dentist, but a friendly golden retriever is making their visits at a Northbrook, Illinois, office, a whole lot less stressful.

April 4, 2016

Link between gum disease and dementia is uncertain

Will better oral health protect an aging brain?

March 31, 2016

Mother's smoking during pregnancy affects baby's DNA

Pregnant women now have another reason to quit smoking - a new analysis links it to differences in their babies' DNA that mirror alterations in adult smokers and suggest how smoking might contribute to certain birth defects.

March 31, 2016

14-month-old dies after procedure at Texas dentist office

A Texas dentist office is under investigation after a 14-month-old girl died while undergoing an undisclosed procedure that required anesthesia, The American-Statesman reported.

March 16, 2016

Gum disease may signal faster Alzheimer's decline

For people with Alzheimer's disease, having gum disease is tied to faster cognitive decline, according to a new study.

March 14, 2016

Houston family suing dentist after 4-year-old daughter suffers severe brain damage

A Houston family is preparing to sue their daughter’s dentist after the 4-year-old allegedly suffered severe brain damage following an appointment.

March 9, 2016

Man's routine dental procedure causes life-threatening infection

A man in Pennsylvania developed a rare and potentially life-threatening infection after a routine dental exam and teeth cleaning, according to a new report of his case

March 8, 2016

The truth about your seltzer habit

For anyone who loves fizzy water, picking out a bottle can be a little tricky.

March 1, 2016

Viral photos show Michigan golden retriever that got braces is all smiles

Most people who get braces do so because they seek the confidence a straight smile can bring, but a Michigan golden retriever that’s making headlines needed the orthodontic work to stay healthy.

February 23, 2016

Regulators suspend Minnesota dentist's license after teen's death during wisdom tooth removal

Minnesota state regulators have suspended the license of the dentist who oversaw the wisdom tooth extraction of a teenage patient who later died of cardiac arrest.