Dental X-rays Are Now Safer Than Ever
FRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) – That heavy lead apron you wear at the dentist’s office when getting X-rays may no longer be necessary. While intended to shield patients from radiation exposure...
View ArticleAmericans Are Now Getting Far Fewer Opioids for Dental Pain
FRIDAY, Nov. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) – If you’re getting a tooth pulled or having another painful dental procedure, you’re much less likely to get opioids than you were just a few years ago, new...
View ArticleAvoiding ‘Wine Teeth’ at Those Holiday Parties
MONDAY, Dec. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The holidays are all about parties, and parties are all about drinking wine. But if you’re a red wine lover, how do you avoid stained teeth? “When you drink...
View ArticleYour Toothbrush Could Be a Life Saver in the Hospital
TUESDAY, Dec. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A person’s toothbrush could be a true lifesaver if they land in a hospital ICU, according to new evidence review. Regular toothbrushing is associated with...
View ArticleCould Unhealthy Gums Worsen COPD?
MONDAY, Jan. 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) — New research in mice is pointing to a surprising connection: Gum disease could exacerbate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Because gum disease...
View Article‘Brush Biopsy’ Could Be Easy Dental Office Cancer Screen
MONDAY, Jan. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A newly developed “brush biopsy” allows dentists to screen for the most common form of mouth cancer, a new study reports. Dentists use a small brush to gently...
View ArticleDental Group Says Lead Aprons No Longer Needed for X-Rays
FRIDAY, Feb. 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The heavy lead apron dentists drape over you during dental X-rays may soon be a thing of the past. On Thursday, the American Dental Association (ADA) announced...
View ArticleDentists’ Group Issues New Pain-Control Guidelines for Teens, Adults
TUESDAY, Feb. 6, 2024 (HealthDay News) — New guidelines from the American Dental Association (ADA) are cracking down on the use of opioids for tooth pain. The guidelines say that non-steroidal...
View ArticleScientists Develop Biopsy-Free Means of Spotting Oral Cancers
TUESDAY, March 5, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Analysis of a “chemical score” from mouth lesion swab samples might allow patients to skip painful biopsies, getting oral cancers promptly diagnosed in a...
View ArticleA Cheaper Way to Protect Kids’ Teeth From Cavities
TUESDAY, March 5, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A cheap cavity-fighting liquid typically used to treat sensitive teeth appears to work as well as dental sealants in preventing tooth decay, a new study...
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