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Posted on Thursday, November 1, 2012 7:14 PM
According to the American Association for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, having wisdom teeth removed during the teenage years not only improves dental and oral
health, but may also reduce the chance of illness later in life.
A recent survey was made to 174 dentists, see the survey reasons. |
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Posted on Thursday, November 1, 2012 7:13 PM
Tooth Scaling Associated With Decreased Cardiovascular Disease
Recent study results showed an association between regular tooth scaling and a decreased risk of future cardiovascular events. “Poor oral hygiene has been associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease,” authors of the study wrote. “However, the association between preventive dentistry and cardiovascular risk reduction has remained undetermined.” Using a nationwide, population-based study and a prospective cohort design, the research team aimed to “investigate the association between tooth scaling and the risk of cardiovascular events. |
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