In an advance toward solving a 50-year-old mystery, scientists are reporting new evidence on how the fluoride in drinking water, toothpastes, mouth rinses and other oral care products prevents tooth decay. Karin Jacobs and colleagues explain that despite a half-century of scientific research, controversy still exists over exactly how fluoride …
Recently a client passed this information along to me looking for more information. I felt it was a good question, worthy to talk about. Here was the body of the email: Dr. Oz Info (Mammogram and Dental X-rays) for WOMEN Dr. Oz had a show on the fastest growing cancer …
Anyone can develop cancer. Since the risk of being diagnosed with cancer increases with age, most cases occur in adults who are middle aged or older. About 78% of all cancers are diagnosed in persons 55 years of age and older. In the US, men have slightly less than a …
With the widespread awareness that actor Michael Douglas has oral cancer, this killer disease has once again caught the attention of many people. And it’s for good reason: Oral cancer has only a 50% survival rate, making it a deadly and potentially grossly disfuguring disease. This is a disease that …
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia in the U.S. elderly population. It is a progressive dementia characterized by early short-term memory impairment. Sadly, the annual cost in the U.S. for care, lost productivity, and resource loss involving individuals with AD is approximately $100 billion. That’s a TON …
Evidence of the connection between oral health and your general health is growing. Did you know that some form of gum disease affects 80% of the population? That’s a staggering number of people. What’s even more staggering is the effect gum disease has on your oral health and your overall …
