Mouthguards aren’t just for adults! Remember to add a mouthguard for each child to your list of school supplies. Protecting your child’s head, jaw and teeth, even for seemingly non-contact sports, is very important. Mouthguards not only protect the teeth. They may also prevent serious
Governments must do more to protect children from sophisticated online methods used to market unhealthy foods to them, the World Health Organization in Europe said in a report released Friday. By using digital analytics and geo-location data, companies were defining their audience with great precision,
People who suffer from migraines have long complained that certain foods trigger the severe headaches. New research suggests the culprit might be the amount of bacteria in the mouth. Researchers found that the mouths of people who suffer from migraines harboured significantly more of the
Psychology researchers at West Virginia University have discovered evidence of a genetic basis for fearing dental treatment. Cameron Randall and Daniel McNeil report that dental care-related fear and anxiety is due, in part, to genetic influences inherited from parents. The study is one of the
Oral health is one factor that contributes to a healthy lifestyle. Here are some tips to help you look after your oral health: Schedule regular visits to your dentist.Brush at least twice a day and floss at least once a day.Eat a well-balanced diet.Check your
Maintaining oral health means following advice so familiar it’s almost boring: Brush for two minutes twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste. Clean between teeth once a day with floss, a small brush or pick. And visit your dentist regularly. (The American Dental Association, commenting on
“Stranger Things” star Gaten Matarazzo has no problem discussing his genetic disorder. The 14-year-old recently appeared on “The Jonathan Ross Show” with his Netflix costars Millie Bobby Brown and Caleb McLaughlin. During the talk show, Matarazzo opened up about his rare disorder, known as cleidocranial dysplasia, to try
People may overlook the effect stress has on our oral health. However, our mouths can be just as affected by stress as the rest of our bodies. Stress can have real consequences for our oral health as well as our overall well-being. The way we