Dental

• Can My Diet Help My Smile?

  

  Posted 2:37 PM 6/8/2011

  Q: I know coffee stains my teeth, but are there any foods that will help keep them looking white and healthy?

  A: Regular brushing and flossing are your best bets for keeping your teeth healthy. But yes, certain foods can keep your smile looking bright by contributing to your overall oral health.

  For instance, foods that increase saliva production help wash food off your teeth as well as neutralize the acids produced by foods as you chew them -- acids (More)
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• How Your Oral Health Affects Your Overall Wellness

  

  Posted 1:38 PM 6/8/2011

  When Joanne Maglares, now 50, visited her dentist for a broken tooth from chewing on ice, she had no inkling that her overall health was in jeopardy. A scholarship coordinator at a New York City high school and mother of four, she was so consumed with work and family that she often ignored her own well-being.

  But her dentist took one look at her mouth, noticed multiple tooth fractures and rapidly advancing gum (periodontal) disease, and surmised that she (More)
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• What You Need to Know About Tooth Whiteners

  

  Posted 1:16 PM 3/29/2011

  Everyone loves a dazzling smile. That's why so many of us reach for the bleach when our pearly whites start to look more like kernels of corn.

  Common foods and drinks, such as coffee, red wine, and berries, and, of course, smoking, cause teeth to stain and lose their brightness. The effects are often exaggerated as we age, says Mark Wolff, DDS, PhD, professor at NYU College of Dentistry. Wear and tear creates etchings on the tooth surface, "making teeth (More)
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• What You Need to Know About Tooth Whiteners

  

  Posted 1:16 PM 3/29/2011

  Everyone loves a dazzling smile. That's why so many of us reach for the bleach when our pearly whites start to look more like kernels of corn.

  Common foods and drinks, such as coffee, red wine, and berries, and, of course, smoking, cause teeth to stain and lose their brightness. The effects are often exaggerated as we age, says Mark Wolff, DDS, PhD, professor at NYU College of Dentistry. Wear and tear creates etchings on the tooth surface, "making teeth (More)
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• The Daily Grind: What Wears Down Your Teeth

  

  Posted 1:34 PM 3/28/2011

  Teeth are built tough. With regular care they can last a lifetime. Still, the daily grind of chewing, brushing, and grinding, along with accidental injuries, can take a toll. Here are three of the biggest threats, and what you can do to avoid them.

  Chipped, Fractured, or Broken Teeth

  Teeth can sometimes chip or fracture when you bite down on something hard, such as a popcorn kernel or stale bread. "But that kind of injury is actually quite (More)
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• U.S. Wants to Reduce Fluoride in Drinking Water

  

  Posted 9:00 PM 1/7/2011

  Jan. 7, 2011 --The recommended level of fluoride in U.S. drinking water supplies should be lowered to prevent dental problems, according to a joint announcement today by officials from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

  The HHS is recommending that water supplies contain 0.7 milligrams of fluoride per liter of water, replacing the current recommended range of 0.7 to 1.2 milligrams.

  That (More)
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• New Guidelines on When Kids Need Tonsillectomies

  

  Posted 4:29 PM 1/3/2011

  Jan. 3, 2011 -- Most children who get repeated throat infections probably don't need surgery to remove their tonsils and would improve in time with careful monitoring, according to new clinical guidelines on tonsillectomies in children.

  The new guidelines also suggest, however, that removal of the tonsils, or tonsillectomy, may improve problems tied to poor (More)
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• Healthy Teeth for Life: 10 Tips for Families

  

  Posted 2:05 PM 1/3/2011

  You have so many good reasons to keep your family's teeth and gums healthy. Their sparkling smiles. Being able to chew for good nutrition. Avoiding toothaches and discomfort. And new research suggests that gum disease can lead to other problems in the body, including increased risk of heart disease.

  Fortunately, there are simple ways to keep teeth strong and healthy from childhood to old age. Here's how:

  1. Start children early. Despite great (More)
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• Healthy Teeth for Life: 10 Tips for Families

  

  Posted 2:05 PM 1/3/2011

  You have so many good reasons to keep your family's teeth and gums healthy. Their sparkling smiles. Being able to chew for good nutrition. Avoiding toothaches and discomfort. And new research suggests that gum disease can lead to other problems in the body, including increased risk of heart disease.

  Fortunately, there are simple ways to keep teeth strong and healthy from childhood to old age. Here's how:

  1. Start children early. Despite great (More)
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• FDA Panel Urges Thorough Review of Mercury-Based Fillings

  

  Posted 10:21 PM 12/15/2010

  Dec. 15, 2010 -- An advisory panel today recommended that the FDA examine all relevant evidence in reviewing its 2009 ruling that mercury-containing fillings known as dental amalgams are safe.

  The agency needs to look at "not just certain studies but all scientifically sound studies," said panel member Judith Zelikoff, PhD, of the Institute of Environmental Medicine in Tuxedo, N.Y.

  At issue over the two-day meeting, which concluded today, were (More)
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