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Beyond Tooth Decay: Why Dental Hygiene is Important

Poor oral hygiene not only causes tooth decay, but can lead to some very serious diseases.  Read on to learn more, and thanks for visiting Cumberland Endodontics.  Most of us are aware that poor dental hygiene can lead to tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath – but not brushing your teeth could also have…

The Cause of Gum Disease Related to Type 2 Diabetes

The following study suggests that there may be away to prevent gum disease for those who have type 2 diabetes. Read on to learn more, and thanks for visiting the Cumberland Endodontics.  New research published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that modulation of B cells may effectively treat and/or prevent the symptoms of type 2diabetes and periodontitis simultaneously Going to…

Tooth Loss Has Declined, But With Socioeconomic Disparities

Though tooth loss has declined over the last 50 years, it has not declined equally across socioeconomic groups. Read on to learn more, and thanks for visiting Cumberland Endodontics.  Although there has been a steep decline in tooth loss, study finds an increase in socioeconomic disparities. The International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) have…

Coffee May Fight Periodontal Disease

Do you drink coffee? Research shows that drinking coffee may have protective benefits against gum disease. Read on to learn more, and thanks for visiting Cumberland Endodontics.  Researchers at the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine wanted to know if, since coffee contains antioxidants and antioxidants fight periodontal disease, does it follow…

What’s the Best Way to Brush Your Teeth?

Believe it or not, there are differing opinions on what the best way to brush your teeth is. Read on to learn why there is such inconsistencies. Thanks for visiting Cumberland Endodontics.  If you’re unsure about the best way to brush your teeth, you’re unlikely to get much help from experts. Dental associations and toothpaste…

Tooth Plaque Provides Unique Insights Into Our Prehistoric Ancestors’ Diet

Teeth are absolutely amazing! Even over an extremely long period of time, they can hold valuable information. Read on to learn more, and thanks for visiting Cumberland Endodontics.  An international team of researchers has found new evidence that our prehistoric ancestors had a detailed understanding of plants long before the development of agriculture. By extracting…

Adult Stem Cells Could Treat Tooth Loss

Growing new teeth could become a possibility in the future. Read on to learn more about where current research is headed. Thanks for visiting Cumberland Endodontics.  Pioneering techniques aiming to grow new teeth from a patient’s own stem cells will be on display at the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition which opens to the public on 1…

New Caries Treatment Helps Remineralize Teeth

Dentistry continues to change with new technology, and it could look very different in the future. New innovations could lead to techniques that allow teeth to repair themselves without the need for fillings. Read on to learn more, and thanks for visiting us at Cumberland Endodontics.  U.K. researchers have developed a tooth-rebuilding technique that could do…

The Negative Impact of Sugar On Your Oral Health

Sugar is detrimental to your oral health, as well as you overall health. Read on to learn more, and thanks for visiting Cumberland Endodontics.  Sugar has a direct impact on the health of your teeth and mouth in general.  While the amount, type and form of the sugars can also depend on the severity of the…

Health Tip: Prevent Gum Disease

Gum disease can lead to tooth loss and other serious dental problems. That’s why it’s important to recognize the risk factors. Mouthhealthy.org mentions these typical contributors to gum disease: Practicing poor dental hygiene. Chewing tobacco or smoking. Having a genetic predisposition toward gum disease. Having crooked teeth that are difficult to keep clean. Having diabetes. Taking certain calcium channel…
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