Functional ability and cognitive function were strongly associated with better oral hygiene, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.
Diet Quality Analyzed With Teeth Found Of Ancient Man
A cluster of starch granules in microfossils extracted from a 1.2-million-year-old teeth with tartar or dental calculus shows that ancient man followed a balanced-diet.
A cluster of starch granules in microfossils extracted from a 1.2-million-year-old teeth with tartar or dental calculus shows that ancient man followed a balanced-diet.
‘Oral health markedly affects the quality of life, nutrition and general health in older adults. Cognitive impairment and functional dependency often lead to compromised daily oral hygiene.’
The NutOrMed - optimising nutrition, oral health and medication for older home care clients - study was started in 2013, comprising a six-month oral health and nutrition intervention among home care clients aged 75 years or older. An interview and an oral clinical examination were carried out in the intervention group of 151 participants and in the control group of 118 participants. The mean age of the intervention group was 84 years, and 85 years in the control group. The intervention group received a tailored intervention of oral and denture hygiene. They were advised to brush at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, and to clean interdental spaces, dentures and oral mucosa daily.
Both groups were re-interviewed and re-examined after six months. The intervention significantly reduced the number of plaque covered teeth and improved denture hygiene. The reduction in the number of plaque covered teeth was associated with functional ability and cognitive function. Despite the positive effect, nearly half of the teeth in the intervention group had plaque even after the intervention. In the control group, oral health habits deteriorated during the 6-month follow-up.
Do You Brush Your Teeth for Long? Avoid
American Dental Association recommends brushing for not more than two-three minutes. Over brushing teeth can cause sensitivity.
American Dental Association recommends brushing for not more than two-three minutes. Over brushing teeth can cause sensitivity.
Source-Eurekalert
Mystery Behind Losing Our Milk Teeth in Childhood
Our tooth is attached directly to the jaw bone by a special tissue known as bone of attachment which resorbs the root of our teeth enabling tooth shedding.
Our tooth is attached directly to the jaw bone by a special tissue known as bone of attachment which resorbs the root of our teeth enabling tooth shedding.
Homeopathic Teething Tablets and Gels may Harm Infants
Homeopathic teething tablets and gels may pose a health risk to infants and children, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned.
Homeopathic teething tablets and gels may pose a health risk to infants and children, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned.
