Protect Your Baby's Smile (HealthDay) HealthDay - SATURDAY, March 6 (HealthDay News) -- The best way to give your
children's teeth a healthy start is to begin dental care early in life,
and the American Dental Association has tips for keeping kids' teeth in
tip-top shape:
Visit the dentist for regular checkups. Set up an appointment
within six months of the eruption of a child's first tooth, but no later
than the first birthday. Routine exams, cleanings and fluoride treatments
can catch problems early before they get worse and require significant
care. ...
Treating Gum Disease May Thwart Preterm Births (HealthDay) HealthDay - FRIDAY, March 5 (HealthDay News) -- In another sign of a link
between gum disease and premature birth, a new study finds that pregnant
women with periodontal disease who undergo successful treatment are less
likely to give birth early.
Grinding Teeth at Night May Be a Sign of Daytime Stress (HealthDay) HealthDay - FRIDAY, March 5 (HealthDay News) -- People who grind their teeth
at night appear to be more likely to suffer from stress and also likely to
use escapism to cope when things become difficult, new research out of
Germany suggests.
Genes Behind Tooth Development Discovered (HealthDay) HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Genes that influence tooth
development in the first year of life have been identified by British and
Finnish researchers.
Health Tip: Preventing Baby Bottle Tooth Decay (HealthDay) HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- If your little one gets a lot of sweetened
liquids -- including juice, formula and even some brands of milk -- the
sugars from these liquids can cling to the teeth and cause "baby bottle"
tooth decay.
