Orofacial clefts, likewise called cleft lip or cleft palate, are among one of the most frequent birth defects in the USA. In fact, it is estimated that around 2,650 infants are born with a cleft palate every year in America, and up to 4,440 are born with a cleft lip. A cleft occurs during early pregnancy while the baby's face [...]
No matter what language we speak, smiles are a universal sign of joy and reliability when it comes to non-verbal communication. Receiving an authentic, heartfelt smile might be better than getting cash, according to a study carried out in 2005. Psychologist Dr. David Lewis, who analyzed these findings, reported: "The powerful emotions triggered when someone important in our lives smiles [...]
A study found in Frontiers in Medicine explored amalgam and composite dental fillings as well as a number of circumstances that can lead to their failure. Some of the things looked at included alcohol consumption, smoking, sex, age, periodontal health, diabetes, and genetic factors. Dental histories of 4,856 individuals from five years were included as a part of the study. [...]
Approximately twenty percent of the population have had canker sores. Showing up on the inside of the mouth only, unlike cold sores, canker sores (also known as aphthous ulcers) are not contagious. Canker sores can often be recognized by their oval shape with a red border, and usually a white, gray or yellow center. Canker sores can be painful, but [...]
The newest research suggests that tooth loss is now directly linked to cardiovascular disease. Recent research shows that middle-aged adults who lost more than two teeth were at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. This study was at the Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions of the 2018 American Heart Association’s epidemiology conference. The study was conducted on a [...]
