Researchers associated these dental issues with "mouth breathing" because breathing through the mouth was associated with greater acidity levels. They believe that the acidity, measured as a lower pH, may be caused by a drier mouth. While a person who breathes through their nose
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As a starting point, the National Institutes of Health recommend that every cancer patient receive a dental evaluation befo
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The study examined bacterial contents in mouthwash samples from 361 men and women who developed pancreatic cancer with samples
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A recent study was designed to determine the association of particular clinical variables with dental loss. The study was condu
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The study examined data from New Zealand citizens born in 1972-73 and followed them from age 18 to age 38. Researchers obtained lab-based measures of physical health, including periodontal health, lung function, systemic inflammation
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Periodontal disease affects approximately 740 million people worldwide. It is considered to be a primary cause of tooth loss at advanced age. Gi
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The study suggested three possible causes for this association. First, it may be that an inflammation pathway is at work in this decline. Second, psychosocial aspects of oral health such as visiting friends and talking to people might also affect higher-level fun
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Two studies suggest this is the case. The malocclusion of teeth, sometimes described as crowded teeth, misaligned teeth, crossbite, overbite, or underbite, have been associated with both postural and balance control.
Specifically, the studies provided conclusive data that postural control is improved when various
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To investigate this question, a team of researchers searched across several databases, finding eight relevant studies.
The approach of the studies varied broadly, with the number of study participants ranging from 24 to 1,838
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