Common bacteria show promise for treating celiac disease Posted On September 21, 2016 | Dentist, Doctors, Food, General, Health Researchers have isolated an enzyme from bacteria present in human saliva that has potential as a therapy for celiac disease (CD), an autoimmune disorder that causes severe digestive and other health problems among sufferers when they consume gluten. An estimated 3 million people in the U.S. have celiac disease. Currently, Read More
STUDY: ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION CAN HAVE A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON GUM HEALTH Posted On September 6, 2016 | Dentist, Doctors, General, Health Researchers find that drinking may heighten periodontal disease risk factors, exacerbate existing periodontitis In a study published ahead-of-print in the Journal of Periodontology, Brazilian researchers have found that consumption of alcoholic beverages can have a negative effect on the health of a person’s gums, aggravating an existing case of severe periodontal disease (also Read More
Should You Save Baby Teeth for Stem Cells? Posted On September 1, 2016 | cancer, Dentist, Doctors, General, Health Stem Sells We look into the recommendation that parents preserve their kids' baby teeth so stem cells can be harvested from them for future use in treating disease. CLAIM: Stem cells can be harvested from baby teeth, so it's a good idea to preserve them in private stem cell banks for Read More
Heart disease risk higher with latent tooth infection Posted On August 31, 2016 | Dentist, Doctors, General, Health, smile If you missed your last dental checkup, a new study might encourage you to book that appointment right away; researchers have identified a higher risk of heart disease for individuals who have hidden tooth infections. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, Read More
New link between periodontal and cerebrovascular diseases Posted On August 9, 2016 | Dentist, General, Health, Invisalign, smile A new study has revealed a relationship between chronic periodontitis and lacunar infarct, two common diseases in the elderly. Chronic periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of the gums, whereas lacunar infarct is a type of cerebral small vessel disease that can lead to a stroke. Additional research is needed to Read More