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A large Australian study shows that smokers are more likely to lose teeth than nonsmokers. The study involving almost 100,000 people showed that current smokers were 2.5 times more likely to have lost all of their teeth and former smokers were 1.5 times more likely to have lost all of their teeth. Even if the person quit smoking 30 years earlier - they were more likely to have tooth loss. The study found that the more cigarettes a person had per day - the higher their incidence of tooth loss. The study also found exposure to second hand smoking increased chances of tooth loss. Here is a link to the article below..........
A large Australian study shows that diabetics who have lost all of their teeth have a 50% greater risk of death than diabetics of similar age who have most of their teeth. The study involved almost 11,000 people ages 55 to 88 with type 2 diabetes. Diabetics already have to battle increased chance of heart problems. If they lose teeth due to periodontal disease or other factors, it makes even more difficult. Here is a link to the article below.....
A new gel being developed in France may work to help decayed teeth grow back to normal health. Early testing on rats showed decayed teeth being restored to health as fast as four weeks time. The gel contains melanocyte-stimulating hormone which is normally produced in the pituitary gland. This hormone seems to cause tooth cells "turn back on" and start growing again. The researchers say that they may have a viable treatment available in 3 - 5 years that may fix cavities with this gel rather than the drill. Here is a link to the article below.
A small study in Germany shows that the bacteria that causes gum disease seems to collect in high levels all around the tongue piercings. The people they looked at had their piercings in place for 2 to 8 years. It seems the longer it was in place - the higher the levels of bacteria. Smoking made things even worse. They compared these bacteria levels to those who did not have piercings and the levels of bacteria were much higher in the patients with piercings.
If a person must have a tongue piercing - it is recommended to brush and clean the area everyday to lower the bacteria levels as much as possible. Here is a link to the article below........
To help prevent cavities - how often you eat can be just as important as what you eat. The reason is that food affects your teeth long after you have swallowed it. Certain bacteria in your mouth take the carbohydrates that you eat and produce acids. They can produce this acid up to 30 minutes after you have eaten. These acids dissolve minerals in your teeth and can start the process of a cavity.
Sugary foods like cookies and candies have carbohydrates, but less obvious foods like breads, apples and crackers all have carbohydrates. So if you are nibbling on crackers or sipping on a Big Gulp every 30 minutes - it is like bathing your teeth in acid all day long. It is much better for your teeth to have snack foods with your meal rather than multiple times between meals. Or better yet - just eat healthy foods at regular meal times. Here is a link below to an article that talks all about healthy eating strategies to keep your mouth and teeth in great shape!
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