Gum Disease Treatment Doesn't Cut Preterm Birth Risk

They may share common underlying trait, but connection is vague, study says... Read more

Health Tip: Dental Visits for Older Patients

(HealthDay News) -- For seniors, regular dental visits are as important as ever.

The Cleveland Clinic lists these questions that older patients and their dentists should discuss:

• Are you visiting the dentist often enough?
• Have you noticed any recent changes in your mouth?
• Do you have any teeth that are loose, sensitive or bothering you in any way?
• Do you have problems tasting, swallowing or chewing food?
• Do you have any pain, bleeding or sores in your mouth?
• Do you have any swelling or bumps near the teeth?

a good biological dentist?

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Two Root Canals on One Tooth

"I had a root canal treatment several years ago in my only lower molar on the left side. I then had a gum infection, and the dentist found another canal that had gotten infected. How does a dentist do another root canal in a tooth that already had one?"... Read more

Extra Skin on the Tongue

"This morning my granddaughter had what appeared to be a layer of skin about the size of a quarter come off the center part of her tongue. Should she see a physician or dentist?"... Read more

Veneers

Veneers - Veneers also alter the tooth's color, shape, and surface. They can be used to cover stained or chipped teeth, camouflage gaps and spaces, and make crooked teeth appear straighter w...... Read more

The High Cost of Cereal Is Breaking My Budget

By Amy O'Connor

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I expect to get sticker shock at the grocery store these days, what with the price of food up about 6% at the end of this year, compared to last.
But the cost of breakfast cereal has leapt a staggering 12.5%, and our family of three goes through three or four boxes—at around $6 each—a week. I can’t afford this, and I bet you can’t either.
Now in these tough times I expect the price of New Zealand lamb to be soaring (and it is), but I can easily swap red meat for beans and rice several nights a week. But a box of commodity grains that our government is supposed to subsidize? What gives? Read More

Managing Tooth Pain When You Can't Get to the Dentist

"I lost part of a filling and I am in a lot of pain. My dentist can't see me for two weeks. What can I do to relieve the pain in the meantime?"... Read more

All Dental Health Articles

Everyday Health's dental health articles have information on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of dental conditions.... Read more