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Placement of dental implants results in minimal bone loss
May 12, 2009 |
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Dental implants are frequently used as a replacement for missing teeth in order to restore the patient's tooth function and appearance. Previous research demonstrates that the placement of a dental implant disrupts the host ...
Maintaining healthy teeth and gums is a wise investment
Feb 06, 2009 |
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Faced with plummeting investments and an unsteady job market, many Americans are feeling the effects of the recent economic crisis. In fact, a recent study by the American Psychological Association found that over 80 percent ...
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A healthy smile may promote a healthy heart
Jan 08, 2008 |
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Each year, cardiovascular disease kills more Americans than cancer. And while most people are aware that lifestyle choices such as eating right, getting enough exercise and quitting smoking can help prevent cardiovascular ...
New treatment for receding gums: No pain, lots of gain
Jul 01, 2009 |
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Tufts dental researchers conducted a three-year follow-up study that examined the stability of a treatment option for receding gums and found that complete root coverage — the goal of the surgery — had been maintained. This ...
Floss your teeth -- on the double!
Aug 06, 2008 |
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In dental offices all over the world, patients are often told they are not flossing enough or instructed to floss more. As the old saying goes, you only need to floss the teeth you want to keep. After all, not flossing regularly ...
Treating your periodontal pockets may benefit your pocket book
Nov 27, 2007 |
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A new study in the November issue of the Journal of Periodontology found that prevention of periodontal diseases may lead to savings on not only dental costs, but also medical care costs. Periodontal, or gum diseases have b ...
Stress may leave your mouth a mess
Aug 08, 2007 |
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A literature review published in the August issue of the Journal of Periodontology saw a strong relationship between stress and periodontal diseases; 57% of the studies included in the review showed a positive relationship betwee ...
Go green for healthy teeth and gums
Mar 05, 2009 |
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With origins dating back over 4,000 years, green tea has long been a popular beverage in Asian culture, and is increasingly gaining popularity in the United States. And while ancient Chinese and Japanese medicine believed ...
Turn that frown upside down -- healthy gums are something to smile about
Mar 31, 2008 |
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A smile is one of the most universally recognizable facial expressions, helping to depict an individual’s happiness, confidence, attractiveness, sociability and sincerity. And now, according to a recent study published in ...
Periodontal bacteria found in amniotic fluid
Jul 03, 2007 |
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A study appearing in the July issue of the Journal of Periodontology found bacteria commonly found in the mouth and associated with periodontal diseases in the amniotic fluid of some pregnant women.
Smoking and sleep top the list of lifestyle factors impacting oral health
May 16, 2007 |
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There are many lifestyle factors that can impact a person's health, such as nutrition, amount of sleep, mental stress, tobacco use, and exercise. A study in the May issue of the Journal of Periodontology identifies lifest ...
Periodontal diseases are blind to age
Jun 12, 2007 |
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Two new studies in the June issue of the Journal of Periodontology (JOP) suggest that periodontal diseases are a threat to women of all ages due to hormonal fluctuations that occur at various stages of their lives.
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