Back in 2007, a research team from Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, MA, were the first to report strong evidence on a link between gum disease and pancreatic cancer. The type of gum inflammation associated with pancreatic cancer in the study was periodontitis, which affects the tissue that support the teeth and can cause loss of bone around the base of the teeth.

The other main kind of gum disease – gingivitis; where the tissue around the teeth becomes inflamed – was not linked to increased cancer risk. However, gingivitis can lead to periodontitis if persistent. The follow-Up study, which involved a cohort of more than 51,000 men and began collecting data in 1986, the Harvard researchers found that men with a history of gum disease had a 64% increased risk of pancreatic cancer compared with men who had never had gum disease.

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Study Finds That Drinking Milk Can Prevent Garlic Breath

According to a 2010 study in the Journal of Food Science published by the Institute of Food Technologist (IFT), researchers from the department of Food Science and Technology at The Ohio State University discovered that drinking milk while eating garlic-heavy food can reduce the malodorous breath associated with garlic consumption. Both fat-free and whole milk lowered the concentration of volatile odor-emitting compounds from garlic in the nose and mouth. Due to its higher fat content, whole milk was found to be more effective. Although drinking milk after eating a garlic-infused meal can still help, the study found that drinking it during the meal will have better results.

New evidence that fluoride also works by impacting the adhesion force of bacteria that stick to the teeth and produce the acid that causes cavities. The experiments — performed on artificial teeth (hydroxyapatite pellets) to enable high-precision analysis techniques — revealed that fluoride reduces the ability of decay-causing bacteria to stick, so that also on teeth, it is easier to wash away the bacteria by saliva, brushing and other activity.

Cost of Dental Fillings

The cost of dental fillings depends on a variety of factors, including: The dentist who performs the procedure. There are several important factors you and your dentist must consider before determining how much your dental fillings will cost based upon the Severity of Damage. Fillings cost between $50 and $300 depending where you live, and the filling material (amalgam or composite) used.

Fillings Type of Filling Dental amalgam also known as silver filling is the least expensive type of filling. Tooth-colored composite resin fillings are more pleasing to the eye but are more expensive than dental amalgam fillings. As composite resin fillings are more time consuming they are more expensive than amalgam fillings.

Although costs vary across the country and by dental office, the cost of typical metal filling ranges from approximately $75 to $145 per filling, whereas a composite resin fillings range from $150 to $200 for a single surface white composite filling. Inlays and onlays weaken the tooth structure, but do so to a much lower extent than traditional fillings. Inlays are similar to fillings but the entire work lies within the cusps (bumps) on the chewing surface of the tooth.

Evidence on how fluoride fights tooth decay

In an advance toward solving a 50-year-old mystery, scientists are reporting new evidence on how the fluoride in drinking water, toothpastes, mouth rinses and other oral-care products prevents tooth decay. Their report appears in the ACS journal Langumir. Research established long ago that fluoride helps to harden the enamel coating that protects teeth from the acid produced by decay-causing bacteria. Newer studies already found that fluoride penetrates into and hardens a much thinner layer of enamel than previously believed, lending credence to other theories about how fluoride works.

Beavers may show us the way to improve our own tooth enamel

Beavers don’t brush their teeth or drink fluoridated water, but a new study reports beavers do have protection against tooth decay built into the chemical structure of their teeth: iron. This pigmented enamel, the researchers found, is both harder and more resistant to acid than regular enamel, including that treated with fluoride.

Scaling and Root Planning aka Deep Cleaning: A deep cleaning is a process where the dentist or dental hygienist carefully Remove heavy calculus. Some dentist will recommended that you get x-rays every six months so that they can check to see if there is any build up that is latched to your teeth below the gums. X-rays will also help your dentist in efforts to inform you on any possible bone loss.

Note: Most insurance plans will provide some benefits for deep cleaning’s however this service will typically fall under major services so if you have a new dental insurance plan make sure it dose not fall under any waiting periods.

Daily brushing and flossing of our teeth and seeing a dentist regularly, is best advise for good oral and dental health care.  However having proper preventive dental care habits helps not only our oral health but our overall health care.

More and more research exists that links periodontal disease to a number of medical conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and premature or low birth weight infants.  By taking care of our oral health we also practice preventive care for our over all health

The American Dental Association releases guideline on gum disease treatment

Dentists treating patients with chronic periodontitis, a severe form of gum disease that can lead to tooth loss, are advised to use scaling and root planing (SRP), deep cleaning of the teeth, as initial treatment, according to new guidelines from the American Dental Association (ADA). The guidelines, based on a systematic review and meta-analysis of treatment of periodontitis, were published in the July issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA).

According to the National Association of Dental Plans, approximately half of the U.S. population does not have an affordable dental plan. The cost for affordable dental insurance can vary. Therefore, it is important to understand all your options in obtaining the most affordable dental plan coverage.

The company where you work may provide the most affordable dental insurance plan options. Dental insurance plans for individual and families are usually an HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) or a PPO (Preferred Provided Organization) and operate much like traditional health insurance organizations.

Preventative care is important, even on baby teeth.  Preventive dental care can often go undone do to rising cost of dental care and no dental insurance.  Parents who do not feel they can afford dental insurance, and who do not receive dental benefits though work can often put off preventive dental care.  Not because they want too, but simple put they can not afford it.  However even on baby teeth preventive care is very necessary because even a little cavity can still turn into a big pain later on.

A new study is calling on dental teams to alert parents to the oral health risk of sharing spoons with toddlers at mealtimes. It coincides with the latest figures from the Health and Social Care Information Centre that show nearly 26,000 children, aged five to nine, were admitted to hospital in England in 2013-14 with tooth decay. Now dental therapists are warning that children’s oral health must begin at home, with parents and caregivers given a comprehensive education if preventive measures are to be successful.

Education about flossing is important and we need to be clear about the benefits regular dental flossing can have. Alongside dentist visits and brushing twice a day the message of proper cleaning technique needs to be learn and practice by everyone. Cleaning between your teeth is a critical part of good oral hygiene as it helps to prevent gum disease by helping to remove plaque from these areas.

Flossing is a key part of your daily dental care habits that helps you maintain your oral health care.  Studies show that in addition to problems inside the mouth, in recent years gum disease has been linked with general health conditions such as diabetes, strokes, cardiovascular disease, poor pregnancy outcomes and even dementia.

By now many people know that for good at home dental care habits you should brush twice a day floss daily and see your dentist regularly. But why should you take care of your oral health? Here are a few great reasons as to why keeping a healthy mouth is more important than you think:

* Bad Breath/Halitosis: No one really wants to have bad breath by having good oral health care habits you help to prevent Halitosis (Bad Breath)

* Prevent Oral Cancer, Especially if you use Tobacco: By seeing your dentist regularly you help to prevent oral cancer because included in your twice a year cleaning/check up’s your dentist also checks for signs of oral cancer.

* Prevent Gum Disease or Gingivitis: Brushing and flossing regularly greatly reduces your risks of having Gum Disease/Gingivitis

* Prevent Heart Attacks or Strokes: Studies show links between bad oral health and heart attacks and strokes

* To Have a Perfect Smile: We all want to have a great smile if not perfect good oral habits will help you have and keep a great smile.

* To Keep Your Original Teeth: If you have bad oral health habits you increase your risks for tooth decay and gum disease both of which if left untreated can make you lose your teeth.

What you may also want to keep in mind is that Most dental insurance plans will Cover Preventive Dental Services for free to little cost. Making seeing your dentist regularly for your checks very affordable.  Also studies show people with dental insurance tend to make and keep their dental appointments.

Question: My son is one and I do not have dental insurance on him yet. I am planing on taking him to see the dentist in the next few weeks. I would like to know about how many times does a baby need to go to the dentist a year? I see the dentist once a year for my dental check up and cleaning. Would that be the same for my son?

Answer: Well it is advise that you should see your dentist at least twice a year. That would be the same for a child unless advise by the dentist to come in more or less then twice a year. I would advise buying a low cost dental insurance plan like an HMO to cover for the basic dental needs.

Affordable dental insurance plans from an HMO may have a limited pool of dentist to select, but it is a more affordable insurance plan. If you are self employed and looking for a more affordable dental plan, a discount dental plan may be an alternative.

Discount dental plans are not dental insurance plans. A discount plan partners with dentists to provide customers with a savings on visits to the dentist office. The downside to discount dental plans is that they are not regulated and you have limited recourse if you experience dental plan problems.

It is important to understand that your toothbrush can harbor bacteria, therefor you should rinse your brush in hot wather after each use. In addition you should replace your toothbrush after having been sick or every three to four months regardless.

Question: My son is thirteen and I was told by his dentist that I should be looking into getting him braces. He has a big over bite that the dentist said I should have fixed. I do have dental insurance though my job but it really does not cover much for braces only $200.00 a year so that is not much at all. I am wanting a dental insurance plan that covers more for the cost of braces that I could buy just for my son. Is there anything like that I could get for him?

Answer: You may want to review our dental HMO insurance plans that have set cost for braces which you may want to review and see if that way is more affordable for you. Either that or review our dental discount plans that will save you 20 percent off the cost of any type of braces. This should work out to more then just $200.00 and both plan types have no waiting periods for braces.

Pregunta: Mi esposa y tengo una hija de un año y ya tiene diez dientes de algunos en la parte superior e inferior. Aún tenemos que llevarla a ver al dentista a pesar de que aparece en nuestro plan de seguro dental familiar. ¿Cuándo debemos tener a nuestra hija a ver a un dentista? ¿Esperamos hasta que todos sus dientes de leche vienen en?

Respuesta: Es aconsejan que un bebé debe ver a un dentista antes de su primer día de nacimiento o cuando cortaron su primer diente lo que ocurra primero. Puesto que ya tiene seguro dental en su hija por qué no tomarla en tan pronto como sea posible ya que ella ha cortado más que sólo unos pocos dientes ya.