We all know how hard it is to talk when there’s dental equipment in our mouths. In spite of that, dentists still try to talk to you during procedures. Why is that? Nobody knows. But according to one recent study: better communication between you and your dentist may be the secret key to good dental…
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When you ask people why they brush their teeth, they’ll typically say things like, “I don’t want bad breath” or “I want healthy teeth.” We all know that poor dental hygiene leads to tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath. But tooth decay has been linked to a surprising range of other health conditions. Alzheimer’s…
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New research shows that tooth loss is linked to mental and physical decline in seniors. As a result, doctors are starting to use tooth loss as a potential early marker of decline in older age. The study was published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society and was led by a team from University…
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