New research links poor oral health to chronic diseases

Image: ©brizmaker| iStock A major study has found that people with signs of gum disease are more likely to suffer from multiple chronic diseases Researchers from University College London, the University of Birmingham, and the University of Glasgow analysed UK Biobank data to explore a possible link between periodontitis symptoms and chronic diseases. “Our study … Read more

Could your toothpaste routine prevent chronic pain? New study links poor oral health with migraines, body pain | Health

A new study conducted on women has found a significant association between poor oral health and chronic pain conditions, including migraine and fibromyalgia. Study on women relates poor oral health with chronic pain.(Image by Pixabay) Using genomics, the research from the University of Sydney, Australia, examined the oral microbiome of nearly 160 women in New … Read more

Preventing IBD by Promoting Oral Health

This transcript has been edited for clarity.  Hello. I’m Dr David Johnson, professor of medicine and chief of gastroenterology at Eastern Virginia Medical School and of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.  Why is the oral microbiome important? As a gastroenterologist, why do I talk to my patients about it and recommend that you do … Read more

Can your teeth affect brain health? Expert reveals how dental issues may lead to serious conditions like Alzheimer’s | Health

Taking care of your teeth is essential for more than just preventing cavities and gum diseases. Some dental diseases have been linked to cognitive decline, memory loss, and even conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. Your oral health could have a greater impact on your brain than you might realise. Proper dental care is important for optimal … Read more

Regular Flossing Tied to Reduced Ischemic Stroke Risk

Regular dental flossing is linked to a lower risk for ischemic stroke, primarily by reducing systemic inflammation, which can lead to atrial fibrillation (AF) increasing the likelihood of a cardioembolic event, new research suggested. The reduced risk is independent of oral care such as regular teeth brushing and visits to the dentist, the research showed. … Read more

ADA urges Trump administration to prioritize oral health as ‘bedrock’ of overall well-being, maintain fluoride in water

President of the 159,000-member ADA is calling on the Trump administration to prioritize oral health as studies have established its link to overall health. (iStock) A day before Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, the head of the American Dental Association (ADA) called for a “paradigm shift” in … Read more

U.S. researchers study tooth enamel at atomic level to understand why teeth get brittle as we age

Researchers are trying to find out what happens to teeth’s enamel as we age. (iStock) Researchers from the University of Washington and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have examined the atomic composition of enamel samples from two human teeth—one from a 22-year-old and one from a 56-year-old. Their study, published in Communications Materials on− Dec. … Read more