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Dental News People with Asthma, Epilepsy May Have More Decay INTELIHEALTH - People with asthma or epilepsy are more likely to have tooth decay, missing teeth or filled teeth, a study has found. It's not clear whether the risk is from the diseases themselves or the treatments used to control them. November 3, 2009 More Dental Problems in Kids With Muscle Disease INTELIHEALTH -- Children with special medical needs also often have special dental needs. A recent study highlights this fact in children with myotonic dystrophy type 1, or DM1. October 27, 2009 Calcium Gum May Help To Prevent Tooth Decay INTELIHEALTH - A small study has found that special chewing gum may help to strengthen teeth. October 20, 2009 Poor Dental Health, Other Health Problems Go Hand in Hand INTELIHEALTH - Many long-term (chronic) conditions are linked with poor dental health, say results from a national survey. October 13, 2009 Poor Sleep, Poor Health: A Diabetes Connection INTELIHEALTH - A study of more than 2,000 people has linked sleep problems with diabetes. October 6, 2009 For Whitening Teeth, Stronger Isn't Better INTELIHEALTH - Stronger tooth-bleaching treatments don't leave teeth whiter in the long run, says a new study. September 29, 2009 Periodontal Treatment May Help To Control Diabetes INTELIHEALTH - A common treatment for periodontal disease may help control diabetes, says a review of research. September 22, 2009 Dental Costs No Higher for Kids With Special Needs INTELIHEALTH -- Most children with special health care needs don't have higher dental expenses than other children, a study finds. And they are just as likely as others to visit a dentist. September 15, 2009 Gum Problems May Come with Menopause INTELIHEALTH - Menopause may increase the risk for periodontal disease, a study says. September 10, 2009 Anti-Clotting Drugs No Danger During Tooth Extraction INTELIHEALTH - Millions of Americans take antiplatelet drugs, such as aspirin, to reduce the risks of heart attack and stroke. September 2, 2009 Facial Injuries May Lead To Depression, Anxiety INTELIHEALTH - Facial injuries can dramatically increase the risk for depression, a study has found. August 25, 2009 Repeated Root Canals More Common in Heart Disease Patients INTELIHEALTH - A U.S. study of more than 6,000 people has found that those who have had repeated root canal treatment also are more likely to have heart disease. August 18, 2009 Good Bacteria May Help To Fight Gum Disease INTELIHEALTH - Rinsing with bacteria doesn't sound like a good idea. But Japanese researchers have found that it might help to treat periodontal disease. August 11, 2009 Cavities Aren't Just for Kids INTELIHEALTH - Older people are keeping more of their teeth and have less decay than they used to, says a Swedish study. But they're still getting cavities well into their 70s, particularly on roots exposed as gums recede. July 28, 2009 Kids with Asthma at Risk for Decay INTELIHEALTH - Children and young adults with asthma also are more likely to have tooth decay, a study has found. July 22, 2009 Sweet Syrup Stops Kids' Decay INTELIHEALTH - Xylitol syrup twice a day may reduce cavities in young children, a new study finds. July 15, 2009 Some More Likely To Lose Dental Implants INTELIHEALTH - Research from Norway has added to the evidence that smokers and people with periodontal disease are more likely to lose dental implants. July 7, 2009 Doctors Don't Promote Dental Care for Pregnant Women INTELIHEALTH - Doctors know that dental care is important for pregnant women. But many don't encourage them to get it, a study finds. June 30, 2009 Web Training Helps Dental Professionals Learn About Eating Disorders INTELIHEALTH - Web-based training about eating disorders may help dentists and dental hygienists talk with patients and help them get treatment. June 24, 2009 Dentists Can Help Find Oral Cancer Before It Spreads INTELIHEALTH - Oral cancer exams by dentists can find cancer at an earlier, more curable stage, a study finds. June 16, 2009 Gum Disease Bacteria May Send Newborns To NICU More Often INTELIHEALTH - The bacteria that cause periodontal (gum) disease may also affect a newborn's need for intensive care, a study has found. June 9, 2009 Plaque May Increase Fever Risk in Elderly INTELIHEALTH - In the elderly, more plaque may mean more risk of fever – whether people have teeth or not. June 3, 2009 Tobacco Exposure Lowers Saliva’s Ability to Protect Against Infections INTELIHEALTH - Passive smoke may affect children's immune systems, Turkish researchers say. May 27, 2009 Bee Product May Stop Decay INTELIHEALTH - A compound called propolis may help stop cavities. May 20, 2009 Tooth Wisdom: Complicated Surgery Doesn't Mean More Pain INTELIHEALTH - People don't always feel more pain after wisdom tooth surgery if their teeth are hard to remove, a study has found. May 12, 2009 Children With Heart Problems Visit the Dentist Less Often INTELIHEALTH - Children with heart disease are less likely to visit the dentist, a small study concludes. May 6, 2009 Some Youngsters More Likely To Have Tooth Decay INTELIHEALTH - An Italian study has found that certain 4-year-olds are more likely to have tooth decay. April 29, 2009 Laser Bleaching May Help Stubborn Stains INTELIHEALTH - A new type of bleaching may help whiten stubborn tooth stains, a study says. April 22, 2009 Does Gum Disease Boost Risk for Pregnancy-Related Diabetes? INTELIHEALTH - A study carried out in Sri Lanka reports of an association between gum (periodontal) disease and gestational diabetes. April 15, 2009 Obese Men More Likely To Have Gum Disease INTELIHEALTH - Obesity increases the risk of periodontal (gum) disease in men, a large study has found. April 8, 2009 In Children, Tooth Injuries as Common as Decay INTELIHEALTH - In children under 5, injury (trauma) to the teeth is about as common as decay, a study has found. April 1, 2009 Kids May Not Always Get Cavity Germs From Mom INTELIHEALTH -- Cavities are caused by a type of bacteria called Streptococcus mutans (S. Mutans). Having a lot of S. mutans is linked with having tooth decay. March 23, 2009 Do Dentists' White Coats Scare Kids? INTELIHEALTH - Many kids like beds that look like race cars, or lollipops that are actually medicine. And many don't want their dentist to look like a dentist. March 16, 2009 CU L8R For Your Checkup: Text Messages Reduce No-Shows INTELIHEALTH - Texting might be uncool in school, but it's good for dentists. March 11, 2009 Easing Fear Through The Senses INTELIHEALTH - Lights, music and pressure may help reduce children's fears at the dentist. March 4, 2009 Depression, Stress Can Upset Your Mouth INTELIHEALTH - Depression and stress levels may affect dental health, a study has found. February 25, 2009 Obesity May Affect Gum Disease Treatment INTELIHEALTH - Treatment for periodontal disease reduces levels of a protein that may signal an increased risk for heart disease. But treatment doesn't have this effect in obese people, a study has found. February 17, 2009 Dentists Want Education, Guidance On Treating Pregnant Women INTELIHEALTH - Dentists want to learn more about how to care for pregnant women, a survey shows. February 11, 2009 Pulling Wisdom Teeth May Improve Gum Health INTELIHEALTH - Removing wisdom teeth might improve early periodontal (gum) disease, a study suggests. February 6, 2009

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