Teeth
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Study reveals social isolation among older adults linked to having fewer teeth
Beijing: A new study has revealed that older adults who are socially isolated are more likely to have missing teeth and tend to lose their teeth more quickly over time, than those…
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Baby teeth may later help identify kids at risk for mental disorders: Study
Bristol: According to a study by the University of Bristol, baby teeth could one day lead to the development of a much-needed tool for identifying children who are at risk for psychological…
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Brush your teeth for a healthy heart: Study
Washington: Brushing teeth daily not only helps in maintaining good dental health but is also beneficial for the heart, says a recent study. Brushing teeth frequently is linked with lower risks of…
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Fillings not best option for treating tooth decay in children
Washington: Fillings may not be the best way to tackle tooth decay in children, suggests a recent study. Findings from a major dental trial suggest that preventing tooth decay from occurring in…
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Poor oral health can increase risk of liver cancer
Washington: While we may think that oral health is not that important, poor oral health is found to be associated with 75 per cent increased risk of the most common form of…
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Chennai doctors extract 526 teeth from 7-year-old’s mouth
Chennai: Doctors have extracted an astounding 526 teeth from the mouth of a seven-year-old boy in a rare surgery performed at the city’s Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, doctors said. Suffering from…
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Braces won’t guarantee happiness, self-confidence
Sydney:Braces can help you get straight teeth but it may not always bring happiness and self-confidence, a study suggests. Published in the journal Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research, the study followed 448 13-year-old…
- India
Assam: 3 arrested for possessing tiger hide, teeth, bones
Dhemaji: Three persons have been arrested for possessing tiger hide, teeth and bones in Dhemaji district of Assam, police said. After getting a tip-off, a joint operation was launched by Jonai Police,…
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Brush teeth to postpone Alzheimer’s disease
Washington: A team of Norwegian scientists have discovered a connection between gum disease and Alzheimer’s disease. According to the study published in the journal ‘Science Advances’, gum disease (gingivitis) plays a decisive…
