Dental Headlines & News
Tooth decay, bleeding gums may herald chronic ills In recent years, Hujoel argues, fat has replaced fermentable carbohydrates as the enemy, which has led to the promotion of heavy carbohydrate consumption-and in turn the need for dental interventions Studies have shown development of gum disease within days of a person upping their sugar intake, which then improves within weeks of a person cutting out carbs. If such high-fermentable carbohydrate diets continue, Hujoel argues, their associated chronic illnesses take hold.
Alabama court says no to teeth whitening product (NBC 13 Birmingham)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Supreme Court is blocking the sale of the teeth-whitening product LightWhite in hair salons in Alabama.
Surge in Teeth-Grinding Because of Tough Economy McGee becomes trapped in a women's prison after inmates riot and take over as the team investigates a guard's murder.
California studies Fluoride as possibly cancer-causing Announcement of Chemicals Selected by OEHHA for Consideration for Listing by the Carcinogen Identification Committee and Request for Relevant Information on the Carcinogenic Hazards of These Chemicals:
Piercing warning Doctors are warning that tongue piercings could lead to fatal infections. A doctor has warned tongue piercings are an unnecessary and potentially dangerous surgical procedure that should be avoided.
BBB warns of online teeth whitening scam (The Oakland Press)
Everyone would like the nice bright smile of a model or movie star, but the local Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering to whiten your teeth for little or no cost.
How to get a celebrity smile Having a perfect smile used to mean showing off teeth that were clean and cavity free.
Stressful times are taking a toll on choppers With economic pressures affecting millions of Americans, dentists may have noticed a drop in patients opting for a brighter smile, but they are seeing another phenomenon: a rise in the number of teeth grinders.
What Is Gum Disease? What Is Gingivitis? What Causes Gingivitis? A mild form of gum disease with inflammation of the gum is called gingivitis . Gum disease is also known as periodontal disease.
Colo. boy reportedly flies around in balloon, a Hicksville man has... Colo. boy reportedly flies around in balloon, a Hicksville man has died after a crash last month, Fostoria drug bust.
On the Job with Ann Linton: Dentist believes in educating patients Ann Linton, general dentist at Abercorn Family Dentistry, works on patient Tommy Gibson on Tuesday.
US judge sanctions 'birther' lawyer A federal judge in Georgia has fined a leader of the movement that claims Barack Obama was born outside the US and isn't eligible to be president.
Talking about teeth in tropical paradise The Hawaii convention center was filled with manufacturers displaying new dental equipment, repackaged tooth whitening products, creative toothbrush designs and toothpaste with helpful new ingredients.
Teeth-whitening products sold online wipe smile off consumers’ faces (The Colony Courier-Leader)
The Better Business Bureau of Dallas is warning consumers to be wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile.
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