Mouth : Science World Report

Feb 22, 2016 07:40 AM EST

Is Dental Equipment Really Clean? It May Contain Bacteria

New findings published in the journal Water Research show that despite disinfectants used by dentists to clean up dental materials, French researchers found that many pieces of equipment still contained bacteria in water lines.

Feb 11, 2016 11:00 PM EST

Surgery Wrongfully Performed On Baby

This Tennessee mom is allgedly planning to sue after doctors performed a major surgery on her baby that was meant for another little one.

Oct 30, 2015 07:29 PM EDT

Diet Low In Soluble Fiber Increases Risk Of Obesity

New findings published in the American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology show that though high-fat, high calorie food is likely to blame for increased risk of obesity and other related diseases--it may not just be from higher amounts of calories. Researchers believe that lo...

Sep 14, 2015 09:57 PM EDT

Gum Disease Increases Risk Of Heart Disease

New findings published in the journal Infection and Immunity show that periodontitis or gum disease, increases the risk of heart problems.

Jun 07, 2015 11:47 PM EDT

Is Your Toothbrush Contaminated With Other People's Poop?

Researchers at Quinnipiac University have made a bit of a gross discovery. Turns out that our toothbrush probably has someone else's poop on it, especially if we're leaving it out in the bathroom.

Apr 15, 2015 04:12 PM EDT

Protect Your Gums, Save Your Heart: Periodontal Protection Helps Prevent Cardiovascular Issues

A new study conducted by researchers at Forsythn and Boston University discusses the important connection between mouth and heart health.

Aug 13, 2014 08:26 AM EDT

Mouth Bacteria Change Their Diet When Diseased: New Method to Predict Illness

It turns out that the bacteria in your mouth can drastically change when you're diseased. Scientists have discovered that mouth bacteria could be the perfect way to detect illnesses that range from periodontitis to diabetes to Crohn's disease.

Jul 18, 2013 03:18 PM EDT

Gingival Stem Cells Can Create New Tissue

Researchers believe that the unique, soft mass presented by gingival tissue may actually hold stem cells that can help regenerate their own gingival cells.