Category: Oral Health
American Dental Association Provides New Guidelines on Opioid Use
February 14th, 2024New guidelines from the American Dental Association are cracking down on the use of opioids for tooth pain.
New Guidelines
The guidelines state that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs taken alone or alongside acetaminophen should be the first-line… more »
Dental Care Could Help Brain Health
February 15th, 2023Taking good care of your teeth (brushing, flossing etc.) is important for good health. Now researchers say it is also vital for brain health.
Your Teeth and Your Brain
A new study has found that adults who are genetically prone to have cavities, dentu… more »
New Study Warns People to Rethink Oral Piercings
June 29th, 2022A new study warns that tongue and lip piercings can do damage to your teeth and gums.
Study Finds Oral Piercings Damage Teeth
Researchers analyzed eight studies that included 408 people with a combined 236 lip piercings and 236 tongue piercings. In al… more »
Dental Health May be More About Nurture Than Nature
May 8th, 2019Environmental factors are more important than genetics in determining who gets cavities, a new study reports.
New Study on Dental Health
Australian researchers recruited 250 twin pairs when their mothers were still pregnant. They collected health and… more »
New Ads Placed by Tobacco Companies Speak Out Against Smoking
December 6th, 2017On the weekend of November 25th, new ads warning about the dangers of smoking hit newsstands and airwaves. Surprisingly, they were placed by major tobacco companies.
New Ads Admit to Wrongdoing
Under the orders of the federal courts, tobacco companies… more »
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