Saliva Protects Teeth Against Cavities More Than We Thought
“This is particularly significant for S. mutans,” Frenkel explains, “because it only causes cavities when it is attached, or in a biofilm on the tooth’s surface.”
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ROOT OF THE PROBLEM: WHY YOU MAY WANT THAT ROOT CANAL
Some people have even developed phobias of root canals, which further reinforces their fear of the dentist.
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Bye-Bye Sugary Drinks: This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Stop Drinking Soda
As more and more research investigates the ill effects of soda on the human body (and the environment), it may be time for you to give it up,
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Stress Affects Your Mouth, Too!
How can stress affect your mouth, you ask? Read below for the surprising answers and thank you for visiting Shoreline Endodontics, Groton, CT. TOO much stress affects your entire body, including your mouth, teeth and gums. The potential impact includes: mouth sores, such as canker sores and cold sores; clenching or grinding your teeth; not…
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Treating Gum Disease Reduces Prostate Symptoms, Researchers Find
“This study shows that if we treat the gum disease, it can improve the symptoms of prostatitis and the quality of life for those who have the disease,”
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Americans say, ‘I Would Rather Have a Root Canal Than the Flu’
Thanks to advancements in techniques and technologies, today’s root canal treatment is virtually painless.”
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Green Tea Ingredient May Target Protein to Kill Oral Cancer
The research could lead to treatments for oral cancer, as well as other types of cancer.
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Dietary Sugars Should Be Drastically Reduced
The researchers of the new study examined the relationship between sugar intake and the development and the lifelong burden of caries.
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Chewing Gum May Trap as Much Oral Bacteria as Flossing
Chewing gum has been associated with oral benefits such as fighting caries and increasing salivary flow.
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There is More to Your Mouthwash than a Minty Taste
Cosmetic rinses reduce and help control bad breath and leave a pleasant taste in the mouth, but they don’t really deal with the actual cause of bad breath.
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