MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'decay'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:01:57 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4424373&cid=t_114819_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F-Mm80qQwf3I%2F photo: Thinkstock With the most romantic day of the year (according to candy and card companies) just two weeks away, lovebirds across the country can celebrate more than their passion and romance on V-Day. Turns out, swapping spit with your one and only can help prevent tooth decay and keep your smile sparkly. Dr. Peter Gorden, a dental adviser to the British Dental Association, recently told LIVESTRONG: “After eating, your mouth is full of sugar solution and acidic saliva, which causes plaque build-up. [Kissing] stimulates saliva flow and helps bring plaque levels down to normal.” Smooching is a lot more interesting than picking up floss and a toothbrush to prevent cavities, but kissing every day has even more benefits than just keeping the dentist away. Cosmo mag fitness consult... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4424373 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:23:37 +0100 4424373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3524120&cid=t_114819_88_f&fid=38958&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourerdoc.com%2Feverything-bad-for-you-is-now-good%2F News Alert! Everything Bad For You is Now Good Great news! All of my former guilty pleasures have turned out to be health foods. Instead of fearing that my addiction to dark chocolate, coffee and red wine is leading me to premature death, I am in fact increasing my life span, and reducing my chance of many horrible diseases. Yes! Take coffee. I cannot function in the morning until I’ve had a large cup, sometimes two. I’ve always felt bad about this, knowing that I am dependent on the tasty black liquid, and its stimulant effects. My family understands that each morning during the pre-coffee phase, I will be unable to communicate effectively, beyond some basic grunting noises. I shuffle around, scratching and muttering while the beans are grinding and the water is percolating. I... Your ER Doc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3524120 Sat, 01 May 2010 19:29:19 +0100 3524120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3479833&cid=t_114819_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FLGnd6Nmc4hc%2F Does Fluoride Really Work? Even though Quebec has the lowest rate of fluoridated water, and Ontario has the highest, Canadian statistics show that tooth decay rates are basically the same in the two provinces. (via The Globe and Mail) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3479833 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:16:39 +0100 3479833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3251402&cid=t_114819_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fdental-infections-in-recovery%2F This article from the American Academy of Family Physicians may help identify problems. What is dental caries? Dental caries (CARE-eez) is an infection caused by certain bacteria (germs) in your mouth. It destroys the enamel (the hard outer layer) and dentin (the bone-like tissue under the enamel) of your teeth. More common names for dental caries are cavities and tooth decay. How can I prevent dental caries? Taking care of your mouth is important. You and your family should visit a dentist each year, starting at one year of age. You should brush and floss twice a day with toothpaste that contains fluoride (FLOOR-ide). You can start teaching children to brush with a small amount of low-fluoride toothpaste when they are two years old. After six years of age, children can use regular fluorid... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3251402 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:54:44 +0100 3251402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2890786&cid=t_114819_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fcranham%2Fcranham-on-fluoride-and-baby-boomers%2F It’s interesting that we find conspiracy theorists that think fluoride is a communist plot. I don’t think there’s been a more successful campaign in medicine as the addition of fluoride in the public water supply to reduce caries. We know fluoride works. Now we also have to think about the Baby Boomer Generation – people who will keep their teeth longer than ever. With the recession and economy as it stands today, Baby Boomers are prone to tooth decay 1) as they retain their teeth longer, 2) as they may not prioritize dental care due to finances or time constraints, and 3) their dexterity deteriorates an interferes with proper oral homecare. In my office, we’ve moved away from fluoride gels and toward the fluoride varnish by 3M. I like this product because after a standard prophy... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2890786 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:04:20 +0100 2890786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2804107&cid=t_114819_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Ffinding-the-right-doctor-for-your-crohns-is-worth-it%2F Since so many of you responded to my blog about all the problems I was having with my rheumatologist and insurance company I thought that I would take the opportunity to say thank you and give you an update. A few weeks ago, I went to see my general doctor to get a referral for a new rheumatologist.  He seemed skeptical about how I would like her because he told me that she has a strange bedside manner.  I figured different sounded good to me at this moment and was willing to try her out.  I went to see her a few weeks back and I was really impressed.  Yes, she is a bit different, but I like her style and I like her so far.  Right away, she sent me for X-rays of my hips and bloodwork on my Vitamin D levels and a bunch of other stuff that my old doctor never did.  Plus, their office i... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2804107 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:30:01 +0100 2804107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2807748&cid=t_114819_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Forigin-of-toothbrush.html ORIGIN OF THE TOOTHBRUSHThe first toothbrush used by ancients was the “chew stick” a pencil size twig with one end frayed to a soft fibrous like brush. Chew sticks were initially rubbed against the teeth with no toothpaste, and have been found in Egyptian tombs dating to 3000 BC and back to 3500 BC, where Babylonians also used “chewing sticks”. Additionally, there is mention of primitive toothpicks being chewed to clean the teeth and mouth in ancient Rome and Greece. Toothpicks matured into the chew stick which was about the size of a modern pencil. One end was chewed to soften it into a brush-like fiber, while the opposite end was pointed and used to pick food and debris from between the teeth. The twigs were chosen from aromatic trees that had the ability to clean and freshen the... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2807748 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:10:00 +0100 2807748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2593133&cid=t_114819_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FeUwaBd_AtBg%2F New research has determined that diets high in fermentable carbohydrates can cause poor dental health. We always think of carbs as adding to health problems such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, but rarely does the subject of dental health arise. Until now. A new article in this month’s Dental Research magazine says that “poor dental health has been linked to a number of chronic diseases.” The article argues that dentists should be asking their patients about their nutritional habits as part of their regular care. Image: sxc.hu. Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree Carbs Bad for Dental Health (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2593133 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:07:44 +0100 2593133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349142&cid=t_114819_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fcaries-eliminator-pro-t-action%25e2%2584%25a2-by-organobalance-gmbh-and-basf%2F An odorless, tasteless product, pro-t-action binds to cavity-causing bacteria and makes the bacteria clump together. Then, when a person swallows or rinses his mouth, the bacteria are whisked away. L. paracesei, the active ingredient in pro-t-action, targets the bacteria safely, exclusively, and effectively. Consumer oral health products can be infused with pro-t-action, so availability to the public should be fairly simple. At the International Association of Dental Research Annual Conference earlier this month, full research studies were presented. Learn more about pro-t-action here. Bacteria to fight tooth decay (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349142 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:49:35 +0100 2349142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2182398&cid=t_114819_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fstronger-bonds-between-composite-fillings-and-teeth%2F Professor Tjaderhane of Finland has found that MMPs (matrix metalloproteinases), which naturally occur in teeth, break down the extracellular matrix of composite fillings. Collagen, found in dentin, is one part of the matrix that is affected. Dentin produces MMP, so teeth are actually responsible for the bond deterioration. As much as 50% deterioration in a composite filling bond can occur in one year. Clinical trials have shown a way to reduce, and possibly eliminate, this problem. By applying chlorhexidine, which your office probably has on hand, you can inhibit MMP enzyme activity. Chlorhexidine application can also slow tooth decay. Tests have been performed on animals to this point, so further research is necessary. However, this simple solution could be immediately implemented in ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2182398 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:52:53 +0100 2182398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2182400&cid=t_114819_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Feye-and-teeth-development-linked-to-same-protein%2F Scientists from the University of Leeds have found a link between eye and teeth formation in the protein CNNM4. The findings will be reported in American Journal of Human Genetics. In the Gaza Strip, scientists studied residents who suffer from a genetic condition that causes blindness early in life, as well as significant tooth decay. The condition has been named Jalili syndrome after one of the research team members, Ismail Jalili. A protein known as CNNM4 can be found in the cells responsible for laying down tooth enamel and retinal layers. It may also carry calcium and magnesium to other cells. A mutation in CNNM4 is responsible for Jalili syndrome, which can be transferred genetically to children. Now that scientists know that the protein is responsible for tooth and eye development,... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2182400 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:31:12 +0100 2182400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1991864&cid=t_114819_151_f&fid=36896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSuboxoneTalkZone%2F%7E3%2F465823783%2F This is tonight’s question from the ’search phrases’. The answer:  No. But there must be more to the story. I’ve always wondered why methamphetamine addicts tend to have teeth missing, and the teeth still present look like they ought to be pulled.  I assume it comes from poor diet and no brushing… but they are so nasty that there must be something else involved.  I will see what I can find out over the next couple days. One thing that is bad for teeth and common to many addictions is a dry mouth.  Saliva serves a few important functions;  it serves as a buffer for acidic foods and substances;  it lubricates the teeth during chewing;  it rinses away particulate matter.  Many drugs and medications reduce the amount of saliva, and this reduction in saliva... Suboxone Talk Zone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1991864 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:39:47 +0100 1991864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1938925&cid=t_114819_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdental-news-the-root-of-the-sweet-tooth%2F Health is in. So why are tooth decay, obesity, and diabetes on the rise? A recent study published in Physiological Genomics tells us that people who consume a lot of sugar may have more GLUT2 than others. GLUT2 is a gene that works in the pancreas where sugar is filtered, but may also work in the brain. GLUT2 regulates how much sugar cells allow in. Dr. El-Sohemy’s team at University of Toronto conducted a study to find out why some people want to eat more sweets than others. The study shows, regardless of age or gender, participants in his study group who consumed more sugar on a daily basis had a higher occurrence of GLUT2. This gene could be responsible for people’s personal preference toward sweets. Those who have a sweet tooth may have more GLUT2. In this video at UDent, ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1938925 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:11:35 +0100 1938925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1920903&cid=t_114819_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fresearch-hopes-to-nip-cavities-in-the-bud%2F The National Institute of Health is giving $16 million to Dr. Hyun Koo of Eastman Dental Center to promote research for preventing tooth decay. As you know, decay is rampant across the globe. At this point, we attack tooth decay on the backend, repairing a tooth with restorations after decay strikes. We do have CariFree®, a system that allows dentists to determine a patient’s risk for decay based on analyzing biofilm. The dentist can then create a proactive plan to reduce potential for cavities. The plan often includes CariFree’s xylitol- and fluoride-rich products. Koo’s research is even more proactive. His team discovered a combination of natural elements that reduce biofilm production. They aim to revoke oral bacteria’s ability to make the acids and polymers tha... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1920903 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:13:37 +0100 1920903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1785817&cid=t_114819_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fnew-early-caries-detection-for-dentists%2F RMK Engineering in India has created a way to find caries in its earliest stages through special software that reads pixel intensity in X-ray wavelengths. The histogram and spectrum differ depending upon the health of a tooth, and the amount of decay can be determined by interpreting this information. A full article is available in detail in the International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology. SOURCE: http://www.arcamax.com/technology/s-399708-733267 (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1785817 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:23:29 +0100 1785817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1704648&cid=t_114819_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fnew-oral-bacteria-discovered%2F In one milliliter of human saliva, 100 million bacteria exist. More than 600 species of bacteria live in the human mouth, and half of these have yet to be identified. This month, the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology reported that a new species has been identified. It was named Prevotella hiticola. This particular bacteria was found in both healthy and cancerous tissue, and it is associated with many oral diseases, as well as infections throughout the body. Scientists hope that discovering Prevotella histolica is a step toward finding better ways to fight tooth decay and gum disease, the two leading bacterial diseases for humans. SOURCE: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/117819.php (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1704648 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:44:47 +0100 1704648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1674828&cid=t_114819_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F01%2Fa-candy-that-fights-cavaties-yee-haw%2F Get on your knees and prepare to worship the researchers in Seattle that have developed a cavity-fighting version of gummy bears, bless their scientific hearts. The scoop? Children who ate these special gummy bears five days a week had a significant decrease in the plaque bacteria that causes tooth decay. So what’s so special about these special bears? In place of sugar, the scientists sweetened the bears with xylitol, which interferes with cavity-causing bacteria. In fact, this bacteria was reduced enough that, in theory, tooth decay could be prevented. *Cue parents and children cheering all across the world* At this point, the study was too brief to ascertain whether or not these gummy bears will have any effect on future cavities, but there is a two-year study under way in Clevela... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1674828 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:40:39 +0100 1674828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1593733&cid=t_114819_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fsweet-deal-for-preventive-dentistry-topical-syrup-prevents-caries-in-kids%2F It’s natural, it’s sweet, and it works. University of Washington researchers found that treating toddlers with a topical oral syrup known as xylitol reduces cavities. Xylitol is a sweetener that’s fruit flavored, so the taste isn’t bad, either. A test group showed that about ¾ of children were cavity free after treatment, up from just less than ½ of kids who were not treated with xylitol. The FDA approved xylitol back in 1963 and still considers the substance safe. Learn more here: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/114079.php. (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1593733 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:15:39 +0100 1593733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1593734&cid=t_114819_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fself-repairing-teeth-could-become-reality%2F Wouldn’t it be nice if a tooth just regenerated dentin after a cavity were removed? This may sound like something off of Star Trek, but the truth is, dental regeneration could be closer than you think. Because tooth decay is a huge public health issue, being the most often occurring infectious disease across the globe, dentin regeneration is sensational news. Read the clinical info here: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/114054.php. (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1593734 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:13:16 +0100 1593734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1379318&cid=t_114819_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F04%2Fabortion-as-art.html Please let this be a hoax: According to the Yale newspaper, an "artist" named Aliza Shvarts repeatedly made herself pregnant through artificial insemination and then took abortion drugs and recorded herself expelling the embryo. From the story:Beginning next Tuesday, Shvarts will be displaying her senior art project, a documentation of a nine-month process during which she artificially inseminated herself "as often as possible" while periodically taking abortifacient drugs to induce miscarriages. Her exhibition will feature video recordings of these forced miscarriages as well as preserved collections of the blood from the process. The goal in creating the art exhibition, Shvarts said, was to spark conversation and debate on the relationship between art and the human body. But her projec... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1379318 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:49:00 +0100 1379318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=916233&cid=t_114819_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F163665028%2F The American Academy of Pediatrics reports today that there is no link between breastfeeding and early childhood tooth decay. A new study examined data from the 1999-2002 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for children aged two to five. Several factors were considered, including oral health and infant feeding. The study “Association Between Infant Breastfeeding and Early Childhood Caries in the United States” found no tie between dental caries and breastfeeding, including prolonged breastfeeding. What was found to increase the risk of dental caries? Maternal smoking. That’s one more piece of information to add to the growing list of facts on cigarette smoking and breastfeeding. Share This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=916233 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 11:01:58 +0100 916233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=564910&cid=t_114819_109_f&fid=34875&url=http%3A%2F%2Fballoonballoon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F04%2Fmedical-surrealism-issue-02.html The mind, body, and spirit are working as one organism in the world. Death only gives hope and life to renewal. And anything you do or say is connected to the well being of this organism.TABLE OF CONTENTS:1. How would you like to die a hundred times over? And die in so many different ways? Here you can read about a woman who likes to experience a variety of imaginative deaths every day. [contributor: howidiedtoday at HOW I DIED TODAY]2. To have a nose, or not a nose. That is the question when worrying about a better way to clip one's nose hairs. Death nose, and death knows. [contributor: Mark A. Rayner at THE SKWIB]3. Voices inside the heads of other people are quite hard to hear. We all want to hear voices sometimes, and we wonder what the voices might say. The vocal cords of those voices... American Center for Surreal and Paranoid Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=564910 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:01:00 +0100 564910