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The idea of laying down in the dental chair may not be appealing right now, but don't put off that routine cleaning!

Yes. Seeing the dentist every six months during pregnancy is important so you can keep your mouth clean and (fingers crossed) cavity-free. Go to your regular twice-a-year appointments, and if your ...

Many women experience a dramatically heightened sense of smell during pregnancy, often from the very first trimester. Everyday scents like perfume, food, detergents can suddenly feel overpowering and ...

Older adults with gum disease have more signs of brain white matter damage than those with good periodontal health. The corresponding study was published in Neurology Open Access. "While more research ...

Patients with gum disease may face double the risk of developing atopic dermatitis, the chronic skin condition often referred to as eczema that causes red, itchy skin. The study was recently published ...

People with both cavities and gum disease were found to have an 86% higher stroke risk than those with healthy mouths. The study followed thousands of adults for two decades, linking poor oral health ...

Dr. McCargar of Scottsdale Dental Arts encourages expectant mothers to prioritize oral health during pregnancy to help lower the risk of preterm birth. SCOTTSDALE, AZ ...

Nearly 75% of pregnant women will face gum problems at some point, and the consequences can go beyond tooth loss. Daniel Thunell, DDS, explains how pregnancy hormones change your body’s response to ...

Aim This cross-sectional study investigated the salivary proteomic profile associated with generalized gingivitis in pregnant women with obesity. Methodology Pregnant women in the third trimester (≥27 ...

For women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), pregnancy can be an uncertain time due to limited clinical data about how IBD medications impact pregnancy outcomes and infants who have been exposed ...