njsmilesbackApr 18, 2022DENTAL NEWSEffects of the Food Additive Xanthan Gum on the Human Gut Microbiome!Xanthan gum is a complex polysaccharide commonly used in processed foods as a stabilizer and thickening agent. Little is known about its...
njsmilesbackApr 11, 2022DENTAL NEWSNew Prototype Can Spot the Acidic Conditions That Lead to Cavities!Researchers at the University of Washington have shown that a dental tool they created can measure the acidity built up by the bacteria...
njsmilesbackMar 29, 2022DENTAL NEWSTooth Loss Associated with Increased Cognitive Impairment!About 1 in 6 adults aged 65 or older have lost all of their teeth, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Prior...
njsmilesbackMar 21, 2022DENTAL NEWSOral Microbiome Is Associated With Hypertension!According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, and many don't know they have it! High...
njsmilesbackMar 7, 2022DENTAL NEWSNocturnal Teeth Grinding Can Damage the TMJ!Nocturnal teeth grinding and clenching of the upper and lower jaw are known as sleep bruxism and can have a number of consequences for...
njsmilesbackMar 1, 2022DENTAL NEWSVaping's Role in Gum Disease!Researchers at NYU College of Dentistry found that e-cigarette users have a unique oral microbiome that is less healthy than nonsmokers...