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Dental News Periodontal Disease Increases Risk For Diabetes INTELIHEALTH - Diabetes and periodontal disease often appear together. Uncontrolled diabetes can make periodontal disease worse. Untreated periodontal disease can make it difficult to control a diabetic's blood sugar. August 20, 2008 People With Periodontal Disease Less Likely To Need Treatment for Allergies, Infections INTELIHEALTH - People with periodontal disease are less likely to take prescription drugs for allergies or infections, a study has found. August 13, 2008 Stem Cells Under Your Pillow? INTELIHEALTH - Almost every child asks what the Tooth Fairy does with all of those lost baby teeth that she collects. Perhaps in the future, she can use them to make new teeth ? or even new nerve cells or bone. August 5, 2008 When Going To The Dentist Makes You Gag INTELIHEALTH -- People with a sensitive gag reflex may avoid visiting the dentist. They may gag when they get X-rays, have a filling put in, or even when they get their teeth cleaned. July 29, 2008 Fluoridated Water Reaches More Americans INTELIHEALTH - Most Americans who don't drink well water live in places with fluoridated water, says a government study. July 22, 2008 Soft Drinks Increase Cavity Risk In Preschoolers INTELIHEALTH - Kids who drink more soda and other sugared drinks also increase their risk for cavities, new research concludes. July 15, 2008 Taming Toddler Tooth Decay INTELIHEALTH - Toddler tooth decay might be tamed with better nutrition for pregnant mothers and a sugar-free syrup for young children. July 8, 2008 Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Risk for Birth Defect INTELIHEALTH - Mothers who smoke early in pregnancy are more likely to have babies with cleft lip or cleft lip and palate, a study shows. July 2, 2008 Dental Treatment Safe For Pregnant Women INTELIHEALTH - Dental treatment, including the use of local anesthetics, appears to be safe between the 13th and 21st weeks of pregnancy. June 24, 2008 Premature Birth Tied To Periodontal Disease INTELIHEALTH - A study has added weight to the idea that periodontal disease can put pregnant women at risk for preterm birth. June 18, 2008 First Language Predicts Dental Problems INTELIHEALTH - U.S. families whose first language is not English are less likely to have dental insurance, a study has found. June 10, 2008 Kids In Smokers' Homes May Have More Decay INTELIHEALTH - Children who live with smokers get more cavities, researchers say. June 4, 2008 Crowns and Root Canals Last Longer in the Young INTELIHEALTH - When they get a crown or have root canal treatment, people want to know: How long will it last? There's no easy answer. May 28, 2008 New Drug Reverses Numbing Shots at the Dentist INTELIHEALTH - If you're tired of that "fat lip" feeling after you get a filling, take heart. Soon, you won't have to wait for the numbness to wear off on its own. Your dentist will be able to restore feeling to your lips and cheeks. May 21, 2008 Some Cavity Risk Is In the Genes INTELIHEALTH - Brushing, flossing and eating right are important for oral health. But your genes matter, too. May 14, 2008 Stress Can Make You Sick INTELIHEALTH -- The body's response to stress may increase risk for both heart disease and periodontal disease, researchers say. May 6, 2008 Got Bad Breath? Brush More Often INTELIHEALTH - Almost 3 of every 10 older people think they have bad breath, Turkish researchers say. Brushing more often and getting help for a dry mouth may solve the problem. April 30, 2008 Braces May Not Make Healthier Gums INTELIHEALTH - Orthodontists say that straighter teeth lead to better dental health. April 23, 2008 Dental Sealants For Everyone, Experts' Group Says INTELIHEALTH - Plastic sealants should be used on the back teeth of children and adults, and even on teeth in the early stages of decay, say new guidelines. April 16, 2008 Simple Ways May Teach School Staff About Dental Trauma INTELIHEALTH - If your child's tooth gets knocked out on the playground, his teacher - and even the school nurse - might not know what to do. But some simple education methods can help. April 9, 2008 Plaque, Sugary Drinks Raise Cavity Risk in Preschoolers INTELIHEALTH - Frequent brushing and fewer sugary drinks could help reduce cavities in young children. April 2, 2008 Less Healthy Mouths Seen in People on Dialysis INTELIHEALTH - People with serious kidney problems may have poorer oral health, say Turkish researchers. March 26, 2008 For Teens, Extra Weight Can Mean More Decay INTELIHEALTH - Overweight teens are more likely to have decay between their teeth, a study says. March 19, 2008 At the Dentist, Anxiety Breeds Pain INTELIHEALTH - Dental anxiety affects pain more than the type of numbing shot, a study says. March 11, 2008 Diabetics Don't Know Their Dental Risks INTELIHEALTH - More people with diabetes need to know about their risk for gum problems, a study concludes. March 5, 2008 Genes Possible Link To Ovarian Cancer, Missing Teeth INTELIHEALTH - Women with ovarian cancer also may be more likely to have missing or abnormally small teeth, a study says. February 26, 2008 Online Support Helps Those With Dental Fears INTELIHEALTH - Online support groups might help people who are afraid of the dentist. February 18, 2008 Frequent Marjiuana Use Can Harm Gums INTELIHEALTH - Tobacco smoking is known to increase the risk of periodontal disease. Now, a study says that young adults who regularly smoke marijuana also may be at risk for the disease. February 12, 2008 Army Basic Training Is Safer With Mouthguards INTELIHEALTH - Low-cost mouth guards help protect men and women during Army basic training, a study says. February 5, 2008 Dental Fear Blocks Learning INTELIHEALTH - Dentists who give information to anxious patients might not be getting through to them, a study says. January 29, 2008 Few Iranian Tots Get Twice-Daily Brushing INTELIHEALTH -- Almost no Iranian children under age 4 get their teeth brushed twice a day, a study found. January 22, 2008 Common Virus Can Spread Without Symptoms INTELIHEALTH - Most people can spread the virus that causes cold sores even if they have no cold sores, a study says. January 17, 2008 Dental Sealants Stop Some Decay, But Not All INTELIHEALTH - Dental sealants protect teeth from decay, say Finnish dentists ? but not all the time. January 8, 2008 Some New Moms Have Never Seen a Dentist INTELIHEALTH - About 1 of every 5 women who has a baby in the United States has never been to a dentist, a survey shows. January 2, 2008 Childhood Headaches May Have Dental Link INTELIHEALTH - Children who get regular headaches may have problems with how their teeth come together, a study says. December 26, 2007 Keep Your Teeth for Better Health INTELIHEALTH - Many people believe that losing teeth is a part of growing old. This is a myth. December 19, 2007 Food Sensitivity Can Affect Your Mouth INTELIHEALTH - Researchers in Italy have found that people with celiac disease are more likely to have certain problems with their teeth and mouths. December 12, 2007 Childhood Cancer Survivors May Have Dental Problems INTELIHEALTH - Children who have survived cancer may have more problems with cavities. December 5, 2007 Serious Gum Disease Brings Higher Health Costs INTELIHEALTH - People with the most serious form of gum disease have higher health care costs, researchers say. November 27, 2007 Is Being Overweight Bad for Teeth? INTELIHEALTH - Overweight children don't have more cavities, researchers say. November 21, 2007 Bone Loss and Dental Disease INTELIHEALTH - Men with periodontal disease are not more likely to have low bone density. The relationship is less clear in women. November 14, 2007 Some Kids Less Likely To Open Up and Say Ahhh INTELIHEALTH - Some children have a tough time at the dentist's office. November 6, 2007 Half of U.S. Kids Skip Annual Dental Exam INTELIHEALTH -- Dentists recommend a checkup every six months. But many kids, particularly poor ones, aren't seeing the dentist even once a year. October 30, 2007 Breastfeeding Does Not Increase Tooth Decay Risk INTELIHEALTH - Breastfeeding is not associated with tooth decay in young children, new research concludes. October 24, 2007 Who's Unhappy With Her Smile? INTELIHEALTH - Some groups of people are more likely to be upset with the way their teeth look, a study says. October 16, 2007 Who Has Bad Breath? INTELIHEALTH - If you never brush your teeth and eat lots of onions, bad breath is sure to follow. But the causes are not always that obvious. October 9, 2007 No Teeth, Bad Heart? INTELIHEALTH - Women with fewer teeth may be at risk for heart disease, a study says. October 2, 2007 Many People May Not Understand Dental Information INTELIHEALTH - Many people may have problems understanding written information about their oral health, says a study. September 27, 2007 Amalgam Fillings Don't Hurt Kids' Learning, Intelligence INTELIHEALTH - Amalgam fillings do not affect memory, intelligence or motor skills in children, a study has concluded. September 19, 2007 Dental Care During Pregnancy: No Effects on Baby's Birth Weight, Language INTELIHEALTH - Getting dental care during pregnancy does not affect babies' birth weight or language development, a study suggests. September 12, 2007

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