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National Root Canal Awareness Week: Watch Your Mouth  -  25 Mar 2008
DentalPlans.com,If anyone should experience tooth loss due to a sports injury, the AAE recommends that the person should see an endodontist within half an hour if possible,

False Teeth For Cats! What Next?  -  Mar 24, 2008
InventorspotBy the time a cat is 3 or 4 years old, she may already have periodontal disease that can lead to tooth loss. Tooth loss may also come about as a result of

Tooth Loss  -  Feb 29, 2008
Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists,Tooth loss may predict the development of dementia late in life, according to a study by University of Kentucky (UK) researchers (Journal of the American

Taking care of your teeth as you get older  -  Mar 22, 2008
Belleville Intelligencer,Tooth loss, uneven jawbone, denture induced stomatitis (inflammation of the mucous lining), thrush, and a diminished sense of taste are other concerns.

Dental care for your horse  -  Mar 14, 2008
Bend Bulletin (subscription),By examining your horseâ€™s mouth regularly and performing any necessary dental care, you can help prevent possible premature tooth loss and help prolong your

Gum disease linked to diabetes  -  Feb 24, 2008
Seattle Post IntelligencerWhat isn't routinely mentioned, if it is talked about at all, is periodontal disease, a serious gum infection that causes tooth loss in adults.

Tooth Fairy to visit Boyd County library  -  Feb 26, 2008
Huntington Herald Dispatch,The Tooth Fairy would love to hear all her visitors' tooth-pulling stories, so kids should come prepared to tell her about a recent baby tooth loss.

Tooth or consequences: The costs of poor dental fitness  -  Feb 24, 2008
American Medical News (subscription)Over the past decade, published studies have linked tooth loss to dementia and associated it with poor pregnancy outcomes. Dental plaque can be a source of

Soft-bristle electric toothbrush does trick for dogs  -  Mar 18, 2008
Edmond Sun,Dental plaque is the precursor of tartar, which ultimately is the cause of eventual oral infections and tooth loss. The removal of established tartar must

Ranbaxy Labs enters deal CD Pharma to market INERSAN  -  Mar 18, 2008
Economic Times,This can lead to serious infection and eventually may cause tooth loss if left untreated. Some dentists recommend surgical options such as flap surgery,

Dental Care Improvements Threatened by Budget Cuts  -  Mar 10, 2008
Southern Maryland Online,The Rural Maryland Council found last year that rural Maryland children experienced twice the rate of total tooth loss as the rest of the state.

Caring for your teeth now helps you keep them later  -  Mar 19, 2008
Reno Gazette Journal,Karwoski warned that letting a toothache go untreated can cause "abscessing and bone destruction in the jaw, often leading to tooth loss.

US: Cranberries may reduce inflammation associated with severe gum ...  -  Mar 7, 2008
FreshPlaza,This new research offers great promise for the estimated 67 million Americans affected by periodontitis, the primary cause of tooth loss in adults.

Dental Laser Treatment Now Available to Millions of Canadians ...  -  Mar 20, 2008
Market Wire (press release)Gum disease, including gingivitis and periodontitis, is a chronic bacterial infection that, if left untreated, can lead to tooth loss.

An early date with the dentist  -  Mar 1, 2008
Cincinnati Enquirer,Burch says Kentucky children are needlessly enduring dental problems, some of which lead to adult tooth loss. In fact, nearly 40 percent of Kentucky adults

Report: yogurt may keep teeth from falling out  -  Feb 27, 2008
Xinhua,Periodontal disease is a chronic bacterial condition associated with receding gums and tooth loss in adults. Outside of regular brushing and flossing,

The Importance of Straight Teeth  -  Feb 29, 2008
NTV,That's because crooked and crowded teeth make cleaning the mouth difficult, which can lead to tooth decay, gum disease and possibly tooth loss.

Take a bite at good oral health  -  Feb 24, 2008
ic Wales,I would definitely agree with this â€“ gum disease, and not tooth decay, is the biggest cause of tooth loss and traces of blood on your toothbrush,

Our Voice: Marijuana's new science  -  Feb 27, 2008
Chanticleer (subscription),7 story on NPR's Morning Edition, found people who smoke marijuana regularly have a higher risk of gum disease, tooth decay and tooth loss.

Was the promotion of HRT as an â€˜elixir of lifeâ€™ a triumph of ...  -  Mar 7, 2008
Times Online,By the mid1990s researchers had claimed that HRT could reduce the risks of Alzheimerâ€™s, age-related macular degeneration, colon cancer, tooth loss,

Fun a Factor for Children's Dental Care  -  Mar 5, 2008
Earthtimes,The American Dental Association (ADA) says that cavities in baby teeth can cause a number of problems, including tooth loss, ear and speech problems,

Pet Column  -  Feb 28, 2008
The Daily Planet,When it is allowed to build up it can accumulate between teeth and gums, causing tooth loss and resulting in an infection that could enter the bloodstream

Police Blotter  -  Mar 12, 2008
Daily Record,A 26-year-old Ellensburg woman fell and suffered facial cuts and tooth loss. A 68-year-old Thorp man was slurring his speech. A 37-year-old Auburn man was

HOOKED ON HOOKAH: Latest Trend Hurting Youth  -  Mar 7, 2008
Arab American News,...not only likely to absorb the same harmful ingredients that are in cigarettes, but they are also more likely to suffer from gum disease and tooth loss.

Ondine's Periowave(TM) Photodisinfection System Showcased at ...  -  Mar 7, 2008
CNW Telbec (CommuniquÃ©s de presse),Periodontitis results in gum tissue detachment, bleeding gums, oral malodour, bone and tooth loss as well as other complications.

Round-the-World News About Vitamin D  -  Mar 6, 2008
RedOrbit,..."The evidence on gingivitis and tooth loss suggests that vitamin D influences oral health by decreasing inflammation," said Bess Dawson-Hughes,

Spit-tobacco growth worries health officials [37 mins ago]  -  Mar 4, 2008
NewsOK.com (subscription),Smokeless tobacco, including long-leaf chewing tobacco and the ground variety, causes oral and pancreatic cancers, gum disease and tooth loss.

Meth scourge skirts Lowcountry -- so far  -  Mar 1, 2008
Beaufort Gazette,Over time, meth can produce inflammation of the lining surrounding the heart, tooth loss, paranoia and other symptoms. The drug was first produced in South

Candy Flavoured Tobacco Chew Poses Health Risk  -  Feb 28, 2008
GuelphNow,You are also more likely to develop cavities, tooth loss and gum disease." Heathfield continues, "Youth are the next generation of smokers, or in this case,

Nigel Carter: For our children's sake, let's welcome fluoride  -  Feb 27, 2008
Yorkshire Post,This group are being denied the benefits of fluoride toothpaste and so continue to experience unnecessarily high levels of dental disease, decay, tooth loss

Marijuana smokers face greater risk of gum disease  -  Feb 25, 2008
Modesto Bee,...are risk factors for gum problems that can lead to inflammation and eventual tooth loss, the role of marijuana alone had not been examined previously.

4 Critical Oral Health Habits  -  14 Feb 2008
U.S. News & World Report,Tooth loss is caused more often by gum disease than tooth decay. If you find floss too unwieldy, use interdental pics. Two or more yearly cleanings are

Ask Your Doctor  -  14 Feb 2008
Catanduanes Tribune,Continuing good mouth and tooth care as an adult can help you avoid tooth loss, painful gums or other problems. Here are some helpful things you can do:

Lip piercing can cause tooth loss  -  Feb 3, 2008
MSN India,However, according to dentists, long-term lower lip piercings can lead to tooth loss Cologne: Lip piercing has been a popular style fad in many countries

Pot-smoking linked to gum disease  -  Feb 7, 2008
Canada.com,...the newest TV spot on dope's dangers with a new study linking regular marijuana use with a significant risk of destructive gum disease and tooth loss.

Marijuana linked to gum disease  -  Feb 6, 2008
Hindustan Times,People who smoke cannabis are more likely to develop gum disease that can lead to tooth loss. A new study has found that heavy cannabis smoking was

Beware of gum disease's full-body potential  -  Feb 12, 2008
HeraldNet,Full-blown periodontitis, the leading cause of tooth loss after age 35, affects about 35 percent of adults in the United States. In one word: Everyone.

Pot Smoking Linked to Early Gum Disease  -  Feb 5, 2008
MedPage Today,..."Tooth loss at baseline or during follow-up (the ultimate dental outcome) and its potential relationship to cannabis smoking were not reported," he added.

National pet dental health month, Part 2  -  Feb 1, 2008
Wilmington News Journal, OH,Bony changes in your petâ€™s mouth can lead to tooth loss and weakened or even â€œbrokenâ€? jaws. Dental disease is painful. Animals will stop eating their

Dental Bridges  -  Feb 2, 2008
24-7PressRelease.com (press release)They are permanent restorations that allow people to regain the chewing function missing due to tooth loss /24-7PressRelease/ - CHICAGO, IL, February 02,

Animal Corner / Open wide, here comes the brush  -  Feb 4, 2008
Ha'aretz,Some pets are only treated when the problem becomes acute and they develop such symptoms as bad breath, excessive drooling, tooth loss or failure to eat.

Thinkg About Dental Implants?  -  Jan 24, 2008
DentalPlans.com,A dental implant is a prosthetic replacement or an artificial tooth that is used to treat tooth loss. Dental Implants are natural-looking dental fixtures

Brush and floss: Oral health brings benefits to whole body  -  Feb 13, 2008
Palladium-Item,...recent studies confirm low birth weight for mothers suffering with periodontal disease and a very recent study that correlates tooth loss to dementia.

Smoking marijuana could damage gums  -  Feb 6, 2008
The Money Times,...that heavy cannabis smoking could increase a person's risk for gum disease, one of the most common diseases of adulthood that can lead to tooth loss.

Study Links Marijuana Smoking To Early Gum Disease  -  Feb 6, 2008
AHNGum disease, one of the most common diseases of adulthood, is the second most common cause of tooth loss, after tooth decay. The research team also included

Cannabis ups gum disease risk  -  Feb 6, 2008
Irish Health,If the gums become damaged, tooth loss can be inevitable. As a result, gum disease is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. A team of researchers set out

Bruxism: Grinding Teeth Leads to Tooth Decay  -  Jan 23, 2008
DentalPlans.com,If this condition is not taken seriously, it may eventually result in decay that may give rise to gum recession, tooth fracture and eventual tooth loss.

Caring for Your Oral Health at Home  -  Jan 30, 2008
DentalPlans.com,When the pulp is damaged, it might lead to severe pain and discomfort and eventual tooth loss. When minor tooth fractures occur, they might not hurt so much

Gum disease caused by smoking cannabis  -  Feb 11, 2008
Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation,Gum disease, one of the most common diseases of adulthood, is the second most common cause of tooth loss, after tooth decay. It has long been linked to

Pot smoking link to gum disease  -  Feb 6, 2008
Dentistry.co.uk,Young pot-smokers risk gum disease and tooth loss by the age of 32 or younger, a new study reveals. Regularly smoking marijuana as a young adult can lead to

Time to See The Dentist  -  Feb 6, 2008
WHOI,Dental experts say periodontal disease is an important cause of tooth loss in adults. Oral health care is an important part of a healthy lifestyle.

Michigan Department of Community Health and Delta Dental Launch ...  -  Feb 12, 2008
Earthtimes,The messages are targeted at certain demographic groups that experience higher than average rates of dental decay, gum disease, tooth loss, and oral cancer.

Want Healthy Gums? Hit the Dairy Aisle  -  Feb 6, 2008
RedOrbit,Periodontal disease is a major cause of tooth loss in adults and has been connected to the development of heart disease and increased risk of stroke,

Laser may help reverse gum disease  -  Jan 22, 2008
Reuters India,Over time, the bones and connective tissue supporting teeth can wear away and cause tooth loss. Dentists often treat periodontitis with a technique called

Study links cannabis, disease  -  Feb 6, 2008
University of North Carolina The Daily Tar Heel,If untreated, the disease can sometimes lead to tooth loss. The two major risk factors for gum disease are diabetes and using tobacco products.

US dentist's study links oral and heart health  -  Feb 6, 2008
Dentistry.co.uk,...is the latest voice among dental and heart experts to say that patients with heart disease are more likely to suffer from gum disease and tooth loss.

Laser surgery treats gum disease  -  Feb 5, 2008
Parkersburg News,As the disease advances, bone damage occurs and can lead to tooth loss, Newhart said. Nonsurgical treatments of the condition include scaling and root

Study debunks personality link to breast cancer  -  Feb 3, 2008
Chicago Daily Herald,Obesity impairs the body's ability to fight gum disease, increasing the chances of tooth loss, studies in mice suggest. Salomon Amar at Boston University

Inside Today  -  Feb 6, 2008
Montreal Gazette,Details, Page A12 Smoking marijuana, much like smoking tobacco, may increase a person's risk for gum disease that can lead to tooth loss, New Zealand

Candy That Prevents Cavities  -  Jan 29, 2008
Associated Content,...which in the long run combines with other food residue and saliva to build plaque on the teeth. This in turn can lead to cavities and tooth loss.

Arthur comes alive  -  Jan 31, 2008
Northwest Herald,But this is the first time Arthur and hit the stage to hang out with his pals, Buster and Brain, and to sing and dance his way through tooth loss,

Emerging Markets Consulting, LLC.: Emerging Markets Consulting ...  -  Jan 16, 2008
Trading Markets (press release),This division also offers bone regenerative products for the repair of bone defects resulting from periodontal disease and tooth loss.

Cannabis Smoking Linked To Gum Disease  -  Feb 6, 2008
Medical News Today,...the teeth) can extend deep into dental tissue, weakening its supportive structure and resulting in loose teeth and eventually tooth loss as well.

Reuters Health News Summary  -  Feb 6, 2008
San Diego Union Tribune,WASHINGTON â€“ Smoking marijuana, much like smoking tobacco, may increase a person's risk for gum disease that can lead to tooth loss, researchers said on

Smoking pot appears to fuel risk of early gum disease: study  -  Feb 5, 2008
The Canadian PressWhat's more, regular pot smokers developed periodontal disease - a chronic bacterial infection that can lead to tooth loss - at a younger age than is

Study links marijuana smoking to gum disease  -  Feb 5, 2008
ReutersSmoking marijuana, much like smoking tobacco, may increase a person's risk for gum disease that can lead to tooth loss, researchers said on Tuesday.

Gingivitis and Heart Disease: How are they related?  -  Feb 6, 2008
Best Syndication,Periodontal diseases (diseases of the gum, including gingivitis and periodontitis) are serious infections of one or many teeth that can lead to tooth loss.

Dairy foods help keep gums healthy  -  Feb 8, 2008
United Press InternationalPeriodontal disease -- a chronic bacterial infection of the gums and bone supporting the teeth -- is a major cause of tooth loss in adults and has been

New Zealand study finds smoking marijuana increases gum disease risk  -  Feb 6, 2008
Earthtimes,Heavy smokers of marijuana are more likely to suffer from gum disease that eventually leads to tooth loss, according to a New Zealand study that followed

The price of a smile...  -  Jan 21, 2008
Independent Online,But then he found out that he was suffering from periodontitis - a condition where the gums become inflamed and can lead to tooth loss.

Visit an Area Dentist for Additional Information on Dental Bridges  -  Jan 30, 2008
DentalPlans.com,A person may also lose the ability to chew his food properly due to tooth loss. Since dental bridges are used to replace missing teeth, they allow for equal

February is National Pet Dental Health Month  -  Jan 28, 2008
Earthtimes,Irreversible periodontal disease leads to tooth decay, bad breath, bleeding gums and, in severe cases, tooth loss. When bacteria from periodontal disease

Dental Blood Tests  -  Jan 22, 2008
WHOI,The condition causes about 70 percent of all cases of tooth loss in adults. Risk factors for periodontal disease include: poorly fitting dental appliances,

Free pet dental screenings kick off National Pet Dental Health Month  -  Jan 31, 2008
Anderson Herald Bulletin,...disease and other health problems, including bad breath, red, swollen and tender gums, receding gums, bleeding, pain and eventually tooth loss.

$50000 For A Smile? Croatian TV Journalist Says It's Worth It  -  Jan 23, 2008
AHN...to spent that huge amount after he discover he was suffering from periodontitis - a condition where the gums become inflamed and can lead to tooth loss.

Visit a Dentist in your Area for Additional Information on Oral Cancer  -  Jan 23, 2008
DentalPlans.com,The other warning signs of oral cancer can be determined when the gums are not strong enough and tooth loss is experienced. Lumps on the neck, difficulty in

New Study Shows Unique Scientific Support for Laser Procedure in ...  -  Jan 16, 2008
PR Web (press release),Gum disease, including gingivitis and periodontitis, is a chronic bacterial infection that, left untreated, can lead to tooth loss.

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