Written by Dentistry Today Friday, 22 October 2010 17:46
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Researchers at West Virginia University found a gene they believe causes a “sweet tooth.”
The study was conducted over a seven-year period and involved more than 7,000 people. It uncovered a gene that predisposes people that can’t help but eat more sweets. The discovery could enable dentists to prevent many kinds of oral diseases.
Parents of children found to possess the gene can pay extra attention to their child’s teeth brushing habits. These children may also need to visit the dentist more often than children who do not have the gene.Written by Dentistry Today Thursday, 21 October 2010 19:37
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A wolverine will have four root canals performed on it by veterinary dentists in Winnipeg, according to CBC News.
The wolverine is considered one of the fiercest animals in the world. This wolverine is an 11-year-old from Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park Zoo.
The veterinarians found the dental problems last month when treating the animal for another problem. They discovered the teeth issue and realized the animal needed a lot of work.
Written by Dentistry Today Wednesday, 20 October 2010 19:09
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Early childhood caries can impact children who are not even 1-year-old. “Baby bottle tooth decay” is one of the largest chronic diseases for children in Canada.
There were about 15 percent of children from British Columbia who showed visible signs of tooth decay and about 20 percent had fillings last year.
These problems are serious. The children are forced to deal with pain, difficulty sleeping and eating, and facial swelling that may lead to emergency room visits. Anesthesia is sometimes needed during these visits, which makes the cost skyrocket. These costs wouldn’t occur if children visited the dentist earlier and more often.
Written by PRNewswire Wednesday, 20 October 2010 19:04
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Having wisdom teeth removed during young adulthood not only improves dental and oral health, but may also reduce the chance of illness later in life, according to research from American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), surgeons, and academics.
The evidence-based data confirmed what dentists and health professionals have been telling patients for years: having your wisdom teeth removed while you are young helps you stay healthy. Even when wisdom teeth are not diseased or symptomatic when they come into the oral cavity, their position and location in the mouth makes them difficult to keep clean and supports the accumulation and spread of harmful bacteria, which can lead to more serious conditions later in life. Importantly, the local and systemic health implications of asymptomatic wisdom teeth are far broader than previously thought.
Written by Dental Health Magazine Tuesday, 19 October 2010 19:02
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A recent study has demonstrated that a woman who takes calcium supplements while she is pregnant may help children’s teeth. The new study suggests that if a woman takes calcium supplements during her pregnancy, they may help to prevent tooth decay.
The recent study was conducted in Argentina. It followed 195 children, whose mothers were chosen at random to receive a placebo or a calcium supplement, up until their 12th birthday.
The new study revealed that the children whose mothers who took the calcium supplement had a 27 percent reduction on filled or missing teeth and in tooth decay in both the permanent and primary teeth.
The result of the study suggests that taking a calcium supplement while a woman is pregnant is provides prolonged protection throughout childhood.
Read more: Calcium Supplements During Pregnancy May Prevent Tooth Decay
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