Dental Health
Need Your Teeth Checked? Try a Dental Therapist
Millions of areas in the U.S. don’t have enough dentists. A new type of dental professional called a dental therapist is filling that void in some states.
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Brushing and Flossing Could Reduce Your Risk of This Cancer
Have you tended to your teeth today? Here’s how to improve your mouth health and lower your risk of liver cancer.
Poor Oral Health Linked to Pancreatic Cancer in African-American Women
Tooth loss and gum infections like periodontitis put African American women at higher risk for cancer of the pancreas, suggest researchers at Boston University.
From Your Mouth to Your Brain: The Gum Disease-Dementia Link
People with chronic periodontitis that can lead to tooth loss have a 6 percent higher risk of dementia than people who don’t have gum disease.
How Your Teeth Are Affected By Your Thyroid
Do you ever wonder why your dentist may ask you if you have thyroid disease? (If they don’t, they should be.) These are the dental treatments and procedures that can have a negative impact on your thyroid.
Missing Teeth? Postmenopausal? Check Your Blood Pressure
A study of 36,692 postmenopausal women in the United States indicated that women who have lost teeth are at higher risk of developing high blood pressure.
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Oral Health
If you have rheumatoid arthritis, you may also experience dental problems. Here's what you should know about the connection.
The Secret to RA May Be in Your Mouth
Learn more about how your oral health may trigger rheumatoid arthritis, and how RA can affect your teeth.
Can Activated Charcoal Treat Your Chronic Condition?
Find out if the claims that activated charcoal can combat digestive issues, high cholesterol, and skin problems are true.
Why Your Teeth Are Vital For Your Health
Health journalist Mary Otto explores why dental care is not fully covered under health insurance and other issues about the importance of oral health.
12 Tips for Avoiding Migraine at the Dentist
The dentist’s office is full of potential migraine triggers. Here’s what you can do to head off an episode.