All articles tagged with #oral health
WIRED tests dozens of electric toothbrushes and ranks top picks across Sonicare and Oral-B lines, praising the Philips Sonicare 4100 and Oral-B Pro 1000 for strong performance and value, detailing features like 2-minute timers, pressure sensors, and ~2-week battery life, while also highlighting kid options, sustainability-focused models, and practical buying tips.
Experts at a AAAS conference say maintaining good oral hygiene—brushing three times daily, regular dental visits, and tongue cleaning—may reduce the risk of more than 50 systemic conditions, including dementia and arthritis, by limiting oral bacteria and inflammation. However, there is no proven causation between gum disease and these illnesses, and disparities in European dental care persist.
A science conference linked good dental hygiene to a reduced risk of more than 50 conditions, including dementia, urging people to brush two to three times daily (with a pre-bedtime brush) and to consider electric brushes; researchers warn UK oral health is lagging and bacteria from gums may affect the brain and other organs.
A CNN Chasing Life interview with Dr. Kami Hoss argues for a personalized, multi-step oral-health routine beyond fluoride-only guidance: start your day with an alkalizing mouthwash before breakfast, clean the tongue, floss nightly, and brush with fluoride when appropriate, then rinse at night. It also discusses fluoride’s benefits and risks, the potential of nanohydroxyapatite as a remineralizer, and how oral health connects to pregnancy, heart disease, respiratory infections, and overall wellbeing, calling for broader dental–medical education and individualized care.
Earth.com reports that a study from the Institute of Science Tokyo links poor oral health to higher dementia risk, showing how chewing difficulty and speech challenges can impair nutrition and social life, potentially increasing frailty and loneliness; early-life cognitive ability also shapes later dental care, while dentures and preventive care may help reduce risk and support cognitive resilience.
A study of 190,282 older adults found that having more sound or filled teeth correlates with lower all-cause mortality, while missing or decayed teeth increase risk. The total of sound and filled teeth predicted mortality better than simply counting sound teeth or including decayed/missing teeth. The researchers suggest that tooth condition influences mortality via inflammation and nutrition, and advocate further research on how oral health affects longevity.
A Washington Post piece notes that young adults, particularly Gen Z, are the most likely to skip dental care—about 1 in 3 didn’t see a dentist in the past year—prompting clinicians to use TikTok, YouTube and other digital outreach to stress the future consequences of neglecting oral health.
Researchers have discovered that disrupting bacterial communication signals in dental plaque using enzymes can promote the growth of beneficial bacteria and potentially prevent gum disease, offering a new approach to maintaining oral health without harming good bacteria.
A review of human studies suggests kefir can alter gut and oral bacteria, potentially supporting digestive, immune, and metabolic health, but inconsistent results and small trials mean its true health impact remains uncertain.
Scientists at the University of Minnesota discovered that disrupting bacterial communication signals, specifically AHLs, in the mouth can promote healthier oral bacteria and potentially prevent gum disease by maintaining a balanced microbiome. The effectiveness of this approach varies with oxygen levels, offering new avenues for targeted periodontal therapies.
A study from the University at Buffalo reveals that human saliva has evolved significantly from primates, with gene duplications and changes influenced by diet and environment, highlighting saliva's potential in personalized medicine and oral health diagnostics.
A study finds a link between gum disease and increased white matter hyperintensities in the brain, which are associated with memory, balance, and stroke risk, suggesting oral health may impact brain health, especially in older adults.
A two-year study suggests that intensive treatment of gum disease through deep cleaning can slow artery thickening and improve blood vessel function, potentially reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes by about 10% annually, highlighting the importance of oral health in cardiovascular prevention.
The article highlights that two common dental issues, gum disease and periodontal disease, are linked to an 86% higher risk of stroke, emphasizing the importance of maintaining good oral health to reduce stroke risk.
Maintaining good oral hygiene, including regular brushing, flossing, and dental visits, can significantly reduce the risk of serious health issues such as heart disease, stroke, and dementia. Consuming omega-3 rich foods, nitrate-rich vegetables like beetroot, and high-fiber foods, along with regular exercise and possibly deep cleaning treatments, can improve oral and overall health, highlighting the mouth-body connection.