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Oral Care News
Trouble thinking? See the dentist
13/11/2009A new study hints that good oral care - regular brushing and flossing and trips to the dentist - may help ageing adults keep their thinking skills intact.
How your tongue tastes bubbles
16/10/2009Like the fizz of a soft drink? Thank your tongue's sour-sensing taste buds.
Drool excessively? Try surgery
25/9/2009If you feel as though you drool too much, studies suggest you should seriously consider surgery to take care of it, say researchers.
Gum disease may cause cancer
14/9/2009The health hazards associated with chronic periodontitis (gum disease) extend way beyond the mouth.
Mercury dental fillings harmless
29/7/2009The US Food and Drug Administration said that silver-coloured dental fillings that contain mercury are safe for patients, but added they are considered "moderate risk" devices.
Receding gum treatment success
24/7/2009A therapy that helps regenerate receding gum tissue seems to hold up over the long term - and may offer patients an alternative to more-extensive dental surgery.
Memory, oral health linked
17/7/2009The National Institutes of Health has awarded $1.3 million to an interdisciplinary team that will investigate how people's oral health might affect their memory, and vice versa.
Bile acids used to fill cavities
21/5/2009Scientists in Canada and China have developed a hardy material using human bile acids, which they hope can be used to fill dental cavities.
Sports drinks damage teeth
6/4/2009Though some might see sports drinks as a healthier alternative to soda, a new study shows that the citric acid they contain can damage teeth.
Health clues from saliva
2/3/2009The human mouth is a major gateway for bacteria into the body, and bacteria in saliva could provide insights into how diet and cultural factors affect our health, researchers say.
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