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Another Downside to Diabetes: Tooth Loss
Dental care often overlooked, leading to worse overall health, study suggests
How tooth loss affects social and psychological health
There are options for replacing teeth that can completely restore your smile. Read about those options, along with social and psychological health effects.
Tooth Trauma Doesn't Have to Mean Tooth Loss
Tooth decay and other oral diseases aren’t the only dangers your teeth face — accidental injuries also pose a risk. Fortunately, much can be done to save injured teeth, if you act quickly.<br>Dental injuries where part of the enamel crown has chipped off are the most common. Even if only o
Does tooth loss make you forgetful?
A GAP-toothed grin is one of the risks of growing older, and absent-mindedness is another - but the two could go hand-in-hand.
Is tooth loss associated with irritable bowel syndrome?
Gastroenterology Article: Is tooth loss associated with irritable bowel syndrome?
Are You at Risk for Tooth Loss as You Get Older?
When you think about your oral health, do you have visions of emergency dental extractions, dentures floating in a glass, hours in a dental chair, enduring expensive dental implants, etc.? Although…
What Are Some Common Causes of Tooth Loss?
Missing teeth affect more than the cosmetic appearance of your smile. They may also indicate an underlying health problem. Luckily, there are several ways to prevent or repair tooth loss well into your golden years. Read on to discover the most common causes of tooth...
Nanodiamonds might prevent tooth loss after root canals
UCLA Dentistry research finds that the tiny particles strengthen the compound used to fill teeth and ward off infectionPeople undergoing root canals may have gained a...
Phobia of dentists leads to more decay and tooth loss, new study finds
People who have a severe fear of the dentist are more likely to have tooth decay or missing teeth, according to a new study from King's College London.
5 Things Caregivers Must Know About Diabetes
With a U.S. diabetic population of 26.9% age 65+, or 10.9 million, caregivers must be careful observers. If your parent or spouse has diabetes and is over age 65, read on. Their condition is unique to their age, but it’s not always treated that way. “Geriatric diabetes is not as well understood as it is for the pediatric population. Treating a 40-year-old the same way as an 80-year-old is inappropriate,” says Dr. Medha Munshi, a geriatrician and endocrinologist who runs …
Why Tooth Loss Is Bad for Your Health
When you lose a tooth, you should waste no time in figuring out how to replace it. Watch this video and learn why tooth loss is bad for your health.
The Impact of Tooth Loss in Adulthood and How to Avoid It
Think dentures in old age are no big deal? Learn what the impacts of tooth loss are and how they can impact your health and happiness.
New Insight On Alzheimer's: What Increases Your Risk
The two seemingly unrelated conditions may be driven by similar unhealthy states, including high blood pressure and diabetes.
Diabetes and Oral Health: What Your Dentist Sees
It’s no secret that diabetes is a health condition that must be treated because of the problems it can cause throughout the body—including in your mouth. Consider that nearly 26 million children an…
Risk Factors Associated with Tooth Loss
A recent study in the Journal of Periodontology revealed that there are major risk factors associated with tooth loss as a result of periodontal disease.
Six Tips For Diabetes Caregivers
With 29 million diabetics in America, countless more individuals find themselves acting as caregiver for their friend or family member. These tips can make that transition easier.
The Surprising Relationship Between Tooth Loss and Heart Disease
Tooth loss and heart disease may finally have a concrete correlation. Find out more.
Can tooth loss lead to cardiovascular disease?
Losing just two teeth in middle age can lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention |
Managing Diabetes in the Elderly and How Caregivers Can Help
Diabetes is extremely common among the senior population. It is estimated that about 26.8 percent of elderly adults in the United States have diabetes. While seniors are more likely to be impacted by this disease, the good news is that diabetes management is possible. As a caregiver, you can play a vital role in helping ... Read moreManaging Diabetes in the Elderly and How Caregivers Can Help
How diabetes affects your dental health
The nearly 30 million Americans suffering from diabetes should know that the disease can also affect dental health.
