Oral Health News

A new study warns getting a prescription for an opioid painkiller from your dentist could put you or your family at risk for an overdose.

Dentists say tooth-grinding and jaw-clenching are on the rise due to the many challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

New research found that people who regularly brush their teeth three times a day reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes.

Vaping alters the natural bacteria found in the mouth, leaving you more vulnerable to oral infections and inflammation, a new study reports.

More than half of the opioid prescriptions issued by dentists were for longer than the three-day supply recommended by the CDC for acute dental pain management

A new study warns that strains of bacteria that cause strep throat and "flesh-eating disease" appear close to becoming resistant to penicillin and other antibiotics known as beta-lactams.

According to a new report, one 72-year-old man who had abdominal surgery in England swallowed his dentures during the procedure. They got stuck in his throat -- and were only discovered eight days later.

Giving some patients preventive antibiotics also created risks for them that outweighed the benefits, one researcher said.

Researchers found that odor-detecting sensors in the nose are also present in the taste cells on our tongue.

The study showed a loss of tooth protein with over-the-counter whitening treatments, but some experts aren’t concerned.

Compared with people with good oral health, those with gum disease were less likely to respond to high blood pressure medications and 20 percent less likely to achieve healthy blood pressure targets, according to a new study.found.

Even if you brush your teeth regularly, fluoride is what helps you avoid cavities, a new study reports.

People with a tongue piercing appear more likely to suffer from gum disease more often than those with a lip piercing, a new study says.

For the study, the researchers examined Danish health records, following more than 60,000 children who had tonsils removed, adenoids removed or both ("adenotonsillectomy") before age 10. The investigators compared the medical records with data on 1.2 million peers born between 1979 and 1999. Â

In the study, Aminoshariae's team reviewed more than 460 published studies and found that a combination of 400 milligrams of ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin) and 1,000 milligrams of acetaminophen (Tylenol) was more effective than opioid medications (for example, Vicodin, Oxycontin) for adults.

Researchers found that compared with nondrinkers, those who drank relatively heavily had fewer "good" bacteria in their mouths. They were also hosting more "bad" bacteria -- including bugs that have been linked to gum disease, heart disease and cancer.

Fewer U.S. kids are plagued by tooth cavities compared to just a few years ago, but income disparities persist, according to a new U.S. government study.

Mothers of three had an average of four fewer teeth than moms with just two children, according to the team of European research

The condition, called bruxism, can lead to pain, headaches, jaw problems and damaged teeth.

Add one more reason to why you should brush and floss regularly: Gum disease bacteria are now tied to higher odds of esophageal cancer.

Triclosan is still allowed in toothpaste in U.S., but not soaps and wipes

Many also mistakenly believe Medicare will cover their dental care

Esophageal, breast and lung cancer, among others, seen in postmenopausal women in large study

People who use it frequently twice as likely to have periodontal disease, researchers say

In small study, injections rid patients of discomfort for up to 5 months