Dental Health - Page 22

November 16, 2015

Jaw support good alternative to breathing mask for sleep apnea

Patients with sleep apnea who are tired during the day because they can't wear a breathing mask all night to keep their airways open may be able to reduce daytime sleepiness by using a jaw support instead, a research review suggests.

November 6, 2015

12 red flags to watch for at the dentist's office

As if going to the dentist wasn’t already nerve-racking enough, getting subpar service could leave you with more than just a sore set of chompers.

November 5, 2015

The latest sign of Greece's decay - children's teeth

It was the first time in weeks Anthoula Papazoi had cooked meat.

November 3, 2015

Health care workers at heightened risk of hepatitis C

Health care workers are at higher than average risk of infection with the hepatitis C virus, a research review suggests.

October 30, 2015

Kids get more cavities when they live with smokers

Young children are much more likely to get cavities if they live in a household with smokers, a Japanese study suggests.

October 29, 2015

5 common myths your doctor may believe

When you ask a doctor a question, you expect an answer backed by the latest science.

October 28, 2015

Relaxation, rest can ease TMJ pain

TMJ is actually the abbreviation for the joint that connects the mandible (lower jaw) to the temporal bone (skull). You can feel the joints move when you place your fingers in front of your ears and open and close your mouth.

October 28, 2015

How coffee can save your teeth

Chugging a daily cup of joe may have you spewing sour coffee breath, but it also might pack some sweet rewards, too.

October 28, 2015

Low vitamin D during pregnancy linked to child's cavity risk

Women's low vitamin D levels during pregnancy are linked to a higher risk of cavities in the teeth of their toddlers, according to a new study done in Canada.

October 28, 2015

Goodbye root canals? Researchers use lasers to regrow parts of teeth

Researchers from Harvard University claim they have discovered a novel way of regrowing parts of people’s teeth using an unlikely tool: Lasers.