Dried Licorice Root Fights The Bacteria That Cause Tooth Decay And Gum Disease

Scientists are reporting identification of two substances in licorice - used extensively in Chinese traditional medicine - that kill the major bacteria responsible for tooth decay and gum disease, the leading causes of tooth loss in children and adults. In a study in ACS' Journal of Natural Products, they say that these substances could have a role in treating and preventing tooth decay and gum disease. To read more, see http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/239945.php


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Six Common Dental Myths Debunked

Brushing, flossing, and twice-yearly dental check-ups are standard for oral health care, but there are more health benefits to taking care of your teeth than most of us know. In this review article, a faculty member at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) debunks common dental myths and outlines how diet and nutrition affects oral health in children, teenagers, expectant mothers, adults and elders. For more, see http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/196999.php


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New Process Could Improve Dental Restoration Procedures

Oral surgeons may one day have an easier, less costly approach to one important aspect of dental restoration, thanks to a newly patented process developed by researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T). The process computerizes the method for creating a dental bar, also called an over-denture. For dental restoration procedures, the device is the bridge connecting dental implants to dentures. For the full story, see http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/197385.php


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The Mystery of Burning Mouth Syndrome

Most people can relate to the uncomfortable feeling that occurs after scalding their mouth on hot soup or coffee. It's a relief when that burnt feeling subsides after several days. But imagine experiencing that burning sensation all day, every day. The condition is called burning mouth syndrome (BMS), and damage to the nervous system duringmenopause may be to blame, according to an article published in the May/June 2011 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). 


For more on this not-uncommon malady, see http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/224551.php


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Even Infants Need Dental Care

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, although infants have few teeth, they should be seen by a dentist in the first year of life, as more than 40 percent of children suffer decay by the time they reach kindergarten. For more information about this topic, see http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/239754.php


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New Pain-Free Dentistry Technique Developed

Researchers at the University of Leeds have discovered a pain-free way of tackling dental decay that reverses the damage of acid attack and re-builds teeth as new. For more on this exciting breakthrough, see http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/233254.php. 


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There is No Substitute for Flossing

Dental experts overwhelmingly agree that daily flossing is a critical, preventive step in reducing tooth decay and gum disease. Flossing removes plaque between teeth and below the gum line -- dislodging the pieces of food trapped between teeth which otherwise cannot be brushed or rinsed away.


To read more, see this article by Medical News today. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/21374.php

For information about dentures, dental implants and gum disease, call the Ferber Dental Group at 561-439-8888 or visit www.ferberdental.com.