Breaking News on Dental Health - What more do America's leaders need to hear?
Last edited Fri Aug 16, 2013, 10:31 PM - Edit history (4)
Those who've lacked the money to take care of their teeth, and had to worry what others thought of them for having bad or missing teeth (or lost out on jobs) already know what having bad teeth can do to your quality of life.
That's not even including the pain stemming from poor dental health, but now, multiple studies are linking bad teeth and oral health problems to even more diseases beyond heart disease.
There must be a bigger push within our gov't to get more money from the trillions of dollars in the budget to help stop preventable deaths, because as it stands, it seems in regards to adults, the Affordable Care Act has no teeth.
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Aug. 16, 2013 The 2-Minute Habit That May Prevent Alzheimer's
http://health.yahoo.net/experts/dayinhealth/2-minute-habit-may-prevent-alzheimers
Taking great care of your teeth—with daily brushing and flossing—may dramatically cut risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to surprising new research.
British scientists report finding signs of gum-disease bacteria in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. The new study adds to a rapidly growing body of evidence strongly linking periodontal (gum) disease to greatly increased risk for the memory-robbing disorder.
Aug. 14, 2013 Colon cancer and oral bacteria linked in Case Western Reserve University Research
http://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2013/08/case_western_reserve_researche.html
A research group at Case Western Reserve University’s School of Dental Medicine has found a link between colon cancer and gingivitis-causing bacteria that, until recently, were thought to only be found in the mouth.
Yiping Han, a professor of periodontics, and her lab have been studying the health effects of the bacterium, called Fusobacterium nucleatum, for about a decade, and have already connected it to preterm birth, stillbirth, and post-birth sepsis.
Their newest research, published online today in the journal Cell Host & Microbe, explains how the bacterium may turn on tumor growth in the colon, and also identifies a way to prevent its action. The researchers also hope their work will lead to a diagnostic tool that will help identify those at risk of colon cancer earlier in the disease’s progression.
Aug. 9, 2013 Oral health (Gingivitis) linked to diseases
http://www.mysanantonio.com/lifestyle/health-family/article/Oral-health-linked-to-diseases-4721220.php
Turns out gum disease is associated with a greater risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and even pregnancy complications. And a study released recently found evidence that bacteria linked to gingivitis traveled to brains afflicted by Alzheimer's disease, hinting at a role in dementia.
As the latest research deepens scientists' understanding of the link between dental health and disease, the potential implications are coming into focus. Something as simple as treating gum disease, a neglected, often painless condition, could limit damage from some of the world's most widespread and costly illnesses.
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Gosh, I wish I was in one of those Scandinavian countries. For many reasons...
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Just went to the Dentist with my husband and they told him he has to wait until next year to complete his Dental care because his VA Dental Insurance will only pay $1,500 per year. He will have to have surgery and then go without teeth for 6 months, but he does have insurance thank goodness. It would have cost us $6,000 just for his 5 lower teeth removed and a lower denture since he has to have his lower jaw cut back.
Great post!
I have awful teeth, but with no way to pay for treatment I just try to not to worry about it. Maybe someday things will change. On Mass health, the only ones that have dental are the ones with an income so low that they don't pay in. When you have tier 2 or 3 insurance that you pay into it doesn't cover dental. I looked at dental insurance and the deductibles were not something I'd be able to afford even if I had the insurance.
Bleh...hate this topic 
I just learned to smile without opening my mouth.
