OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Delaying check ups at the dentist can quickly lead to problems that can affect a child’s overall health. First Alert 6’s Maria Cade sat down with Dr. Tom Ison from the American ...
New health data shows 53% of school dental treatments are extractions as sugary diets, poor hygiene and limited access to services drive a growing crisis.
Teeth from 2,700-year-old graves record childhood stress and diet, revealing how Iron Age people lived, ate, and endured ...
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and in the most recent episode of 12 Health, Shannon Hegy sat down with a pediatric dentist to go over everything ...
Explore the link between oral health and osteoporosis with Dr. Kent Splaingard at OSF HealthCare in Illinois, focusing on ...
How often do you think about the teeth and gums that greet the world every time you smile? If your answer is “rarely,” it’s ...
“We’ve known for a really long time that periodontal or gum health is associated with cardiovascular disease and vice versa — they’re interconnected. We also know that people that have periodontal ...
Healthy gums support teeth and protect them from bacteria, whereas unhealthy gums develop from poor oral hygiene and lifestyle habits, causing bacteria and plaque buildup. Plaque is a sticky coat on ...