Hundreds of Glastonbury residents have signed a petition organised by the Glastonbury Independent Alliance calling on this ...

As debate continues over the practice of water fluoridation, many dental experts and health bodies attest to its benefits.

New Jersey has one of the lowest fluoridation rates in the U.S. Only about 16% of New Jersey residents have fluoridated water, compared to the national average of about 75%.

The first rule of thumb when wearing new dentures is to "take it easy" with food. Your mouth and tongue need to learn how to work with your new dental appliance. Pressure from the dentures can cause ...

Dental care has become so expensive that many people have resorted to having all their teeth extracted and replacing them with dentures. People are doing this because dentures are included in the ...

In particular, diets high in fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants have been shown to help support heart health — whereas high intakes of added sugar and processed meats are associated with an ...

The Queensland government is open to reporting dental waiting list data as children and their parents are left to suffer in the dark. Health Minister Tim Nicholls said he was “happy to look into ...

Jan. 9, 2025 — An international research team has discovered a new type of skeletal tissue that offers great potential for advancing regenerative medicine and tissue ...

WATERVILLE, Maine — Many kids in Maine do not receive what most would consider adequate dental care. In fact, 6 in 10 children on their parent’s health plans receive standard care. That figure falls ...

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If you happen to have a sensitive gag reflex, you may want to let your dental technician know ahead of time. There are things they can do to help keep the gag reflex at bay while taking the X-ray.

As the new academic year begins, parents across South Africa are searching for ways to keep their children energised and healthy. A balanced diet is crucial for young minds, and while many focus ...