News and Features Related to Oral Health

1. New Drug Reverses Dentists' Anesthesia
   

   May 12, 2008 -- The FDA has approved OraVerse, the first drug indicated for reversing the effects of local anesthesia used by dentists. According to Novalar Pharmaceuticals, the drug company that makes OraVerse, the FDA approved OraVerse's use in adults and children based on several clinical studies

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2. FDA Warns of Allergy to Denture Cleansers
   

   Feb. 26, 2008 -- Use denture cleansers? The FDA wants you to watch for allergic reactions and make sure you use those products as directed -- and never in the mouth. The FDA says it's received 73 reports of allergic reactions, including at least one death, linked to denture cleansers. A denture clea

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3. Marijuana Linked to Early Gum Disease
   

   Feb. 5, 2008 -- Gum disease is widely considered a disease of aging, but that may not be true for young adults who smoke marijuana on a regular basis. Heavy pot use was found to be strongly associated with gum disease at age 32 in a study published in the Feb. 6 edition of The Journal of the America

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4. Magnolia Bark Extract vs. Bad Breath
   

   Nov. 16, 2007 -- Magnolia bark extract contains chemicals that kill bacteria that cause bad breath (halitosis), a new study shows. Those compounds are called magnolol and honokiol, according to the study, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. In lab tests, magnolia bark extrac

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5. Change Your Breath From Bad to Good
   

   We've all found ourselves chatting with someone whose breath could easily wilt a flower. With more than 90 million people suffering from chronic bad breath (also called halitosis), that's a lot of wilted flowers. If you (or someone you regularly smooch) has an attack of bad breath that even Altoids

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6. Brushing Up on Dental Products
   

   Six-hundred years ago the Emperor of China embedded hog bristles in a bone handle and used his invention to clean his teeth. One drawback? Hog bristles were expensive and the whole family had to use the same toothbrush. Boy, have times changed. Now the average supermarket shelf has endless choices -

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7. Stress May Wreak Havoc on Your Mouth
   

   Aug. 13, 2007 -- Too much stress may not only spoil your mood, it may also spoil your smile. There is mounting evidence that there’s a strong link between stress and gum disease, according to a new review of research on the issue. Researchers found 57% of recent studies reviewed showed a positive re

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8. More Chinese-Made Toothpaste Recalled
   

   Aug. 13, 2007 -- Gilchrest & Soames, a hotel toiletry supplier, today issued a worldwide recall of its complimentary toothpaste, which may contain the toxic chemical diethylene glycol (DEG). The Indianapolis-based company is recalling its Gilchrest & Soames 0.65-ounce/18-milliliter tubes of toothpas

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9. Eat for a Beautiful Smile
   

   By Denise Fole, Prevention A few simple changes to your diet can help keep your teeth healthy for life You brush, you floss, you see your dentist, but do you eat with your oral health in mind? "We all know excellent nutrition helps build an excellent body," says Paula Shannon Jones, DDS, spokesperso

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10. Wine May Curb Cavities
    

    June 22, 2007 -- Even with the alcohol removed, red wine and white wine may fight bacteria that cause cavities, an Italian study shows. Before you toast the findings, remember that the study was done in test tubes. So it's too soon to count on a glass of wine to chase your cavities away. The researc

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