Smokeout day today Nov 20, 2009
Research has shown that tobacco use can cause serious dental problems like gum disease, tooth decay and halitosis. Smoking can lessen the body s ability to fight infection and can interfere with wound healing after surgery. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Help foster children get braces, court tells the state Nov 10, 2009
For the 63,000-plus young people in Alaska on Medicaid -- government health insurance for low-income people -- it just became easier to qualify for free braces for dental problems. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Notorious 'Man-eating' Lions Of Tsavo Likely Ate About 35 People -- Not 135, Scientists Say Nov 4, 2009
In addition, large numbers of people and animals had gathered for the railroad project, and severe dental problems and a jaw injury suffered by one of the lions probably greatly inhibited its ability to hunt. "These findings underscore the complexity of what lions are capable of doing, and the complex interplay of costs and benefits that determine the size of their coalitions," he said. (Science Daily)
'Man-eating lions consumed 35 people in 1898' Nov 4, 2009
However, one of the lions had severe dental problems and a jaw injury, probably limiting his ability to hunt, they reported. So the two may have worked together, with one eating more people and the other concentrating more heavily on other prey, but also eating humans. (India Times, India)
Decaying Care: Loss of dental benefits leads to larger problems Nov 2, 2009
Seniors with dental problems may suffer from weight loss and poor nutrition because they can't chew their food. Medi-Cal still is covering dental care for children, patients in convalescent homes, pregnant women if it's medically necessary and developmentally disabled adults. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Astonishing facts about your teeth Nov 1, 2009
If you thought those dental problems are only related to cavities, cement fillings and painful root-canals, you are in for a surprise. Findings in the International Journal of Periodontology, American Association of Periodontology and Dental Clinic of North America, reveal that oral and gum problems increase the chances of cardiovascular diseases by 25 per cent and diabetes by almost 18 per cent. Read on to know more about some teeth facts. (India Times, India)
Symptoms and Treatment of Periodont... Oct 10, 2009
Regular dental check-ups are an excellent way of ensuring dental problems do not go unrecognised. Symptoms of periodontitis or gum disease include. (Suite101.com)
Pictures of 'meth mouth' show teens drug's dangers Oct 1, 2009
From the halls of Congress to the offices of a kind-hearted dentist in Kalihi, more information is now being sought about "meth mouth," such as the best treatment and what kind of manpower and financial burden it poses for the nation's prison system to treat inmates' dental problems ... In Hawai'i, half of all prison patients with dental problems "are attributed to meth mouth," said Wesley Mun, head of the Department of Public Safety's health care division. (Honolulu Advertiser)
India's China Sanctions Create Vitamin C Shortage Sep 17, 2009
Drug makers have cut down production of vitamin C tablets due to thin profit margins, leading to acute shortage of the medicine prescribed to pregnant women, asthmatic patients and children with dental problems. Vitamin C is an anti-oxidant and its deficiency leads to scurvy. (BusinessWeek)
Vitamin C supply hit as drug cos cut output Sep 15, 2009
NEW DELHI: Drug makers have cut down production of vitamin C tablets due to thin profit margins, leading to acute shortage of the medicine prescribed to pregnant women, asthmatic patients and children with dental problems ... Drug makers have cut down production of vitamin C tablets due to thin profit margins, leading to acute shortage of the medicine prescribed to pregnant women, asthmatic patients and children with dental problems. (India Times)
Energy bars fuel cavities, too Sep 12, 2009
I have friends and teammates with great teeth, but I happen to have weak enamel, says Brown, whos been plagued with dental problems since she was a teen. My dentist had me look at my whole day my diet, my habits and the biggest problem area was that four or five hours when I was training and fueling my body. (MSNBC -- Health)
Dental problems common cause of ER visits Sep 9, 2009
By Thad Allender, USA TODAY. Shannon Lawhorn, left, rests on her husband, Sidney Lawhorn, at 3:30 a.m. Sidney Lawhorn, 26, is uninsured. (USA Today -- News)
Zoo volunteers help explain mysteries of the genome Sep 7, 2009
" When Dr Badge and his team started the sampling programme at Twycross, they liaised with the Zoo vet, Nic Masters, to take mouth swabs from chimpanzees that had been anaethetised for routine vet procedures. However, Kris Hern, the Deputy Head of African Apes and Training Co-ordinator at Twycross, had a better suggestion. She thought that the chimpanzees could be trained to be swabbed. Dr Badge welcomed this opportunity to get more regular samples from more of the chimpanzees, since many of... (EurekAlert!)
It's Blues-day; join the cool people Aug 27, 2009
Our friendly editorial board curmudgeon blamed me for his dental problems. He said that last week s all-thumbs-up column (practically) was so saccharin that his teeth started hurting. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Open Wide And Say 'Zap': New Way To Clinically Assess Condition Of Tooth Enamel Using Lasers Aug 23, 2009
This is the first time anyone has been able to non-destructively measure the elasticity of human teeth, creating a method that can be used to assess oral health and predict emerging dental problems, such as tooth decay and cavities. "The ultimate goal is to come up with a quick, efficient, cost-effective, and non-destructive way to evaluate the mineralization of human dental enamel," says David Hsiao-Chuan Wang, a graduate student at the University of Sydney in Australia and first author on the... (Science Daily)
Aggie Vets Treat Bear With A Toothache Aug 21, 2009
Dr. Johnathon Dodd said it's very common for wild animals to have dental problems because of their aggressive nature. Dodd said animals "fight, they chew on things, they chew on bones, they break teeth.". (KWTX.com, TX)
Merck Faces First Trial of 900 Claims Its Drug Fosamax Attacks Jawbones Aug 10, 2009
OBrien said patients with dental problems are most vulnerable to developing ONJ by using Fosamax. Those are the people at risk, he said. (Bloomberg -- US)
Jody Johnson: Aloe vera A cheap trick Jul 30, 2009
Taking aloe vera supplementation improves many conditions inclusive of dental problems. As we know, many dental issues come from infection. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Scuba Diving With A Buddy Jul 18, 2009
Advantages Of Diving Underwater In A Scuba Buddy Pair. There are two main reasons for diving with a scuba dive buddy. (Suite101.com)
Diets bad for teeth may harm the body Jul 11, 2009
Dental disease may be a warning that the high-glycemic diet that led to dental problems in the short term may, in the long term, cause harm to the body. "The five-alarm fire bell of a tooth ache is difficult to ignore," says Dr. Philippe P. Hujoel, professor of dental public health sciences at the University of Washington (UW) School of Dentistry in Seattle. (India Times, India)
Health Insurance Is Cost Prohibitive Jul 11, 2009
During the last eight years I have developed numerous health issues including diabetes, strokes, dental problems, and most recently, cervical spondiolesis. I was forced to quit working part time in May. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Diets bad for the teeth are also bad for the body Jul 10, 2009
It may be a warning that the high-glycemic diet that led to dental problems in the short term may, in the long term, lead to potentially serious chronic diseases ... "Dental problems from poor dietary habits appear in a few weeks to a few years," Hujoel explains. (EurekAlert!)
Health precautions before you fly Jul 9, 2009
Untreated dental problems may become painful when air pressure changes People with upper respiratory inflammation or allergic rhinitis may develop obstructed eustachian tubes. Frequent yawning or closed-nose swallowing, use of decongestant nasal sprays or use of antihistamines may help. (India Times, India)
Atlanta puppet festival branches out Jul 2, 2009
A king s dental problems create a royal pain for his monarchy. The Broadway-scale features 40 lifesize puppets, plus singers and musicians. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
FDA Approves Reclast(R) to Prevent Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women With Convenient Less Frequent Dosing Jun 1, 2009
Tell your doctor if you have dental problems because rarely, problems with the jaw have been reported with Reclast. Discuss all medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements. (PR Newswire)
The Death of President George Washi... Jun 1, 2009
Also afflicted with poor hearing, bad eyesight and well-known dental problems, many believe that Mr. Washington may have also been sterile. Washington's Final Illness. (Suite101.com)
Assembly panel hears pros, cons of water fluoridation in Reno area May 30, 2009
Nevada Dental Association representative Joel Glover backed the bill, saying a decrease in dental problems and dental costs seen in the Las Vegas area since water fluoridation began there in 2000 are reasons to fluoridate Washoe County water supplies. Laurie Yarborough of the Nevada Clean Water Coalition opposed the measure. (KRNV.com, NV)
Treating gum disease helps rheumatoid arthritis sufferers May 29, 2009
People, who suffer from gum disease and also have a severe form of rheumatoid arthritis, reduced their arthritic pain, number of swollen joints and the degree of morning stiffness when they cured their dental problems. Researchers from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and University Hospitals of Cleveland reported on this new intervention for arthritis in the Journal of Periodontology. (EurekAlert!)
Horse neglect - three seized May 27, 2009
Sheriff's Patrol Chief Art Hawker said the horses two stallions and a gelding displayed numerous signs of neglect: significant weight loss, internal parasites, hair loss and dental problems. "Two of them are in really, really bad shape," said Lynda Broas of Equine Rescue in Bloomingburg, whose organization is now caring for the horses. (Pet-Abuse.com)
'Anti-bunkhouse' bill flies through Iowa Senate Apr 17, 2009
Some of the men were found to have been malnourished and had severe dental problems after they were moved into alternative homes. Senate File 484 requires the owner or lessee of a boarding home to register with and submit occupancy rates to the state Department of Inspections and Appeals. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Take Care Of Your Pet's Pearly Whites Apr 17, 2009
Dogs and cats can suffer from the same dental problems as people, including pain, infection and tooth loss. If left untreated, poor dental hygiene can lead to disease in the heart, lungs, kidneys and liver. (W-USA News, DC)
Signs and Symptoms of Rubinstein-Ta... Apr 5, 2009
High Arched Palate and Dental Problems. The majority of people with the condition will have a high palate and problems with their teeth. (Suite101.com)
Smokers steamed over new tax (4556) Apr 4, 2009
Sugar Candy causes dental problems in our children. TAX IT. Four Wheelers and motorcylce accidents are adding stress to our health care system. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Atalissa bunkhouse may not be isolated incident Apr 3, 2009
Some of the men were found to be malnourished and had severe dental problems. The men's employer, Henry's Turkey Service, had reportedly provided room and board for the men in exchange for part of their wages. (Sioux City Journal)
Erie dental business pays $135,000 over complaints Apr 2, 2009
"Consumers were drawn to Allcare by offers of low-cost solutions to their dental problems," Attorney General Tom Corbett said in a statement Wednesday. "Instead, many were surprised by larger bills, more expensive services or higher interest rates than they were initially promised.". (Erie Times-News, PA)
Parenting: Ease young children out of their sucking habit Mar 19, 2009
Dental problems also can occur with baby teeth when a child is an aggressive sucker. Sucking also may impede speech development if the pacifier or thumb is constantly in the mouth. (Winona Daily News, MN)
LETTERS: NCT, March 19, 2009 Mar 19, 2009
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Some men from Atalissa bunkhouse malnourished Mar 19, 2009
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Some from Atalissa bunkhouse found to be malnourished Mar 18, 2009
The men, who have mental retardation and are considered dependent adults, were removed from the bunkhouse in February. The state fire marshal's office shut the bunkhouse down after finding it had substandard living conditions, including boarded-up windows and no heating system. (Sioux City Journal)
Humane Society tending to dogs Mar 6, 2009
Many have eye and skin infections, dental problems and deformed paws, said Sue Buchholz, CDHS shelter director. The Humane Society was initially notified about the dogs by a concerned person, she said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Health report contains high hopes Feb 19, 2009
One-quarter of Australians avoid eating some foods because of dental problems. There were an estimated 50,000 avoidable hospital admissions in 2004-05 from preventable dental conditions. (The Australian)
Why Are Britons' Teeth So Bad? A New Clue Feb 13, 2009
Britons Treating Dental Problems Themselves. By GABRIEL O'RORKELONDON, Feb 12, 2009. (ABC News)
Medibank considers private emergency clinics Feb 12, 2009
" Tags: , , , , , , Search for news Search Comments (59) Comments for this story are closed. No new comments can be added. If you would like to have your say on this issue, you can do so via the . Michael: 12 Feb 2009 12:24:04pm Problem is sometimes the patient doesn't know if its life threatening or not ... and will it be gap free, if not I think most will still use the public system just to be safe. (0) Adeena: 12 Feb 2009 12:24:24pm Who the hell goes to hospital for a strain or a sprain or a... (ABC Online)
Advocates oppose human services cuts Feb 12, 2009
Patti Whitney-Wise of the Oregon Hunger Relief Task Force said cutting dental benefits for 100,000 Oregon Health Plan patients, for example, could ultimately cost the state down the road, if it has to pay for the emergency treatment of severe dental problems. We have people who can t eat the food we provide them at food banks because of advanced dental disease, Whitney-Wise said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Millions 'opt for DIY dentistry' Feb 12, 2009
The poll, of 2,631 adults, found 8% had tried to fix their own dental problems - and a similar number knew somebody who had tried. Of those who admitted trying the DIY approach, one in four had tried to pull out a tooth using pliers. (BBC News -- UK)
British Girl Starves After Teeth Pulled Feb 11, 2009
"Because Sophie would not open her mouth for examination, I wanted to eliminate any further dental problems," Tamsin Hearle, a specialist in pediatric dentistry, was quoted as saying by The Times newspaper. Hearle said the parents signed a consent form for the procedure. (CBS News)
