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Doris comes from a family that knows no cavities. Both my son J.L. and daughter Michelle have good teeth. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
How Well Do Antimicrobial Products Kill Biofilms? Aug 25, 2008
How Well Do Antimicrobial Products Kill Biofilms. How Well Do Antimicrobial Products Kill Biofilms. (Science Daily)
Researchers devise technique to detect tooth decay early Aug 25, 2008
R Siva Kumar of RMK Engineering College explained that dental caries, known as tooth decay or dental cavities, damages the structures of the teeth, besides causing toothache, tooth loss, infection of the jawbone and beyond, and in severe cases, death. . (Sify.com, India)
Is fluoride the way to go? Aug 25, 2008
Sure you might have little or no cavities but what s the risk to your body ... Would you put a little arsenic in your water if it reduced cavities. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Deadly failure at child welfare Aug 25, 2008
Immediately after Brandon's birth, he was diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a buildup of fluids in the brain cavities that can stunt mental development. He also had cerebral palsy. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
A reason to smile: New immigrants respond best to oral hygiene campaign Aug 24, 2008
"Our findings suggest that, among children from less acculturated families, participation in this oral health program leads to not only more favorable beliefs about the health-related (preventing cavities and gum diseases) and psychosocial (beautiful smile and self-confidence) benefits of oral care behavior, but also an increase in oral care behavior such as brushing, flossing and dental checkups," write the authors. The research found that families that had been in the United States longer were... (EurekAlert!)
Seeing through tooth decay Aug 24, 2008
R. Siva Kumar of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, at RMK Engineering College, in Tamil Nadu, explains that dental caries, known colloquially as tooth decay or dental cavities, is an infectious disease which damages the structures of teeth. The disease causes toothache, tooth loss, infection of the jawbone and beyond, and in severe cases, death. (EurekAlert!)
How to get that perfect smile! Aug 24, 2008
The enemies list Soda, fruit juice, and sports drinks : Theyre not only sugary but also acidic, and that creates a perfect home for the bacteria that cause cavities and gum disease especially if you tend to sip all day on one or another of these drinks ... Have a cuppa : Drinking tea after eating can help destroy the germs that cause cavities, gum disease, and less-than-fresh breath. (India Times, India)
Brain Changes Seen in Former Anorexics Aug 22, 2008
Compared to the controls, women with a history of anorexia who remained at low weight had larger lateral ventricles, the cavities deep in the brain, and therefore smaller brain volume, the researchers report in the medical journal Pediatrics. Participants whose menstrual periods were absent or irregular, a common effect of anorexia, showed significant deficits in a broad range of mental performance measures, Katzman and her colleagues found. (MEDLINEplus)
Free Will vs. the Programmed Brain Aug 20, 2008
and (Will this give me cavities. and (Will I be eating another meal soon. (Scientific American)
Longtime city dentist a driving force behind fluoridation Aug 20, 2008
I saw high levels of fluoride naturally occurring in the water, and patients from there didn t have caries (cavities), Strand said ... He said he could tell whether soldiers came from fluoridated cities because those who did had fewer cavities ... Studies show it reduces the amount of cavities children get in baby teeth by as much as 60 percent and reduces tooth decay in permanent adult teeth by nearly 35 percent. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Light Metals Against Bombs And Grenades Aug 19, 2008
The panels are pieced together from aluminium shapes that have cavities in them, which are shaped out of internal division walls. These aluminium shapes are easy to produce by extruding them through a kind of mouthpiece that gives them the desired cross-section. (Science Daily)
Report cards for teachers Aug 19, 2008
Sounds like a good idea if lawyers are graded by defendents, dentists graded by number of cavities, parents by their kids grades, professors by students who drop their class, police by number of tickets, etc ... lawyers are graded by defendents, if they fail they don t get hired as much, dentists, if their patients contimue to have problems, many cavities or dental work falling out , (like students dropping out) they will pay with less referals etc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Video games not all bad, psychologists say Aug 18, 2008
Gentile presented several studies on video games including one involving 33 surgeons specializing in laparoscopy, the use of a thin lighted tube to inspect and treat various conditions in the pelvic and abdominal cavities. Laparoscopic surgeons who played video games were 27 percent faster at advanced surgical procedures, and made 37 percent fewer errors, compared to their non-gaming colleagues, the study found. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Saliva Sensor Detects Oral Cancer Aug 18, 2008
A trip to the dentist may soon mean a check for oral cancer as well as for cavities because of a new optical sensor. The highly-sensitive sensor detects proteins in saliva associated with oral cancer, making it possible to catch the disease early, when the rate of patient survival is almost 90 percent. (Newsmax)
Aging Gracefully Inside and Out Aug 17, 2008
"The good news is that it's preventable," says Dr. Jamie Sands, D.D.S. "I recommend using Crest Pro-Health toothpaste, which helps stop gingivitis before it starts and protects all these areas dentists check most -- plaque, cavities, tartar, sensitivity and stains and a power toothbrush, such as Oral-B Vitality Precision Clean, which reduces up to two times more plaque than a manual brush.". Work It: No one is too old to reap the benefits of exercise. (Pekin Times, IL)
Killer bees remain in Florida -- for now Aug 17, 2008
- Plug holes in cavities or structures. - Keep grill lids open. (The Augusta Chronicle)
'Wheels for Wellness' poker run to benefit dental program Aug 15, 2008
The program has been a godsend for the family allowing her children to have numerous cavities filled, as well as getting sealants to prevent future ones. It has also allowed her to have done some much-needed dental work. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Bloggers' challenge: What detracts from your enjoyment of the Cache Valley outdoors? Aug 15, 2008
hasalife wrote on Aug 14, 2008 2:57 PM:" two words and both start with mo .. the first is MOsquitos and i'll let you guess the other one. with their judgemental looks and inollerance of others not made from the same mold as they were created .. speaking of mold . it's what fills their brain cavities ". celery wrote on Aug 14, 2008 2:58 PM:" Most of the time that I spend out of doors in Cache Valley is probably spent in my own yard, on a residential street. The thing that detracts most from my... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
The Amazonian tribe that hid from the rest of the world -- until now Aug 15, 2008 Human Obesity Genes Revealed Based On Fly Experiments Aug 12, 2008 How long is too long to wait for a cancer operation? Aug 12, 2008 New Bacterial Species Found In Human Mouth Aug 11, 2008 Kids don't fear this dentist's chair Aug 7, 2008 9/11 rebuild goes on, despite grisly finds Aug 7, 2008 The lowdown on eating disorders Aug 5, 2008 Predicting Outbreaks Of Plague With The Help Of Satellite Images Aug 5, 2008 Vitamin C stops cancer, slows tumour growth in mice Aug 5, 2008 000029BFVitamin C injections slow tumor growth in mice Aug 5, 2008 Injected vitamin C cuts cancer growth Aug 5, 2008 Take away the tomalley! Aug 4, 2008 Kokua Line: Trees stand tall Aug 4, 2008 Rip-off victims unprotected Aug 4, 2008 What Causes a False Positive TB Ski... Aug 3, 2008 Is it safe to travel by rail? Aug 3, 2008 He searches for big-eared bats Aug 2, 2008 Soft prehistoric tissue? Or just muck? Tests show sticky material in... Aug 2, 2008 Something in the water Aug 2, 2008 News to chew on: a gummy bear candy fights kids' cavities Jul 31, 2008 Tolman receieves 'Golden Toothbrush' award Jul 30, 2008 Parrots Need Bird Toys for Mental H... Jul 29, 2008 MARIA ELENA SALINAS: Foreign investment pays great dividends Jul 29, 2008 Structure Of Heart Can Be Changed Through Exercise Jul 29, 2008 Yum! Candy that fights cavities Jul 26, 2008 2 agencies blamed for dangers at old mines Jul 26, 2008 Blue Light And Hydrogen Peroxide May Effectively Treat Biofilms That Cause Cavities And Gum Disease Jul 25, 2008 Strip-searched juveniles settle lawsuit Jul 25, 2008 'Stuffy Nose' Mouse: A Promise To Help Treat 31 Million With Sinusitis Jul 24, 2008 Light therapy 'beats plaque bugs' Jul 23, 2008 Closing the gap Jul 23, 2008 Villagers can't kick soda pop habit Jul 21, 2008 Alarm grows on kids' dental health Jul 21, 2008 Clare Smyth's menu: Restaurant Gordon Ramsay Jul 19, 2008 Credibility of key witness is questioned Jul 18, 2008 Devil’s broken elbow Jul 17, 2008 Apples And Pears Contain Pathways To 'Breathe' Jul 15, 2008 Scientists unlock Alzheimer's riddle Jul 14, 2008 MRI scan may offer faster way to detect Alzheimer's Jul 14, 2008 They don’t speak Russian; she doesn’t speak much English, ‘but it doesn’t matter’ Jul 13, 2008 Apples beat pears on crunch Jul 13, 2008 Biological Marker For Alzheimer's Holds Promise For Earlier Diagnosis And Treatment Jul 13, 2008 A Sweet Way to Shield Baby's Teeth Jul 13, 2008 Many Americans Without Fluoridated Water Jul 13, 2008 Prenatal vitamin D linked to kids' dental health Jul 8, 2008 Oral xylitol syrup helps prevent early childhood caries Jul 7, 2008 Researchers Use Supercomputer To Track Pathways In Myoglobin Jul 6, 2008 Haywire brain chemical linked to sudden baby death Jul 6, 2008 Aging Gracefully Inside and Out Jul 6, 2008 Healthy Sleep Routine Sets the Tone for the Next Day Jul 5, 2008 Former TV host Jenny Jones looking for 'Heroes' Jul 4, 2008 Breakthrough Technology That Will Revolutionize the Treatment of Tooth Decay Jul 3, 2008 SenoRx Receives Additional 510(k) Clearance for Its Contura MLB Jul 1, 2008 EDITORIAL: Louisiana's neglected children Jun 29, 2008 Older pets get free medical checkup Jun 29, 2008 Airborne enemies in your home Jun 28, 2008 9/11 rebuild goes on, despite grisly finds Jun 28, 2008 Dental Dangers Jun 28, 2008 Boiling Water: Nano Technique Boosts Efficiency Jun 27, 2008 Knee-deep in outdoor education Jun 25, 2008 How to Stay Hydrated Jun 20, 2008 Three Cups of Tea Daily Reduce Heart Risk Jun 20, 2008 Coffee's Aroma Kick-starts Genes In The Brain Jun 17, 2008 Is charcoal the new green? Jun 16, 2008 Warning on mercury fillings Jun 16, 2008
They are not poor and they have none of our deseases, not even cavities. They also don't need money for their living for the rainforest is warm and has plenty of food. (Yahoo News -- Anthropology and Archaeology)
Epidural After Surgery Unlikely to Impact Survival Aug 13, 2008
Epidurals involve injecting a local anesthetic into the lower spine, and they are considered the most effective form of pain relief following certain types of surgery such as procedures done in the chest or abdominal cavities. Epidurals offer better post-surgery pain relief than intravenous opioid drugs and also reduce the "surgical stress response," which may have benefits for the heart and lungs, the study team notes. (MEDLINEplus)
13, 2007) Scientists have used an imaging technique called optical projection tomography (OPT) to image individual cavities within the brain of an aging fly and see the brain deteriorate. The OPT images could. (Science Daily)
If that had happened, Dr. Sails wrote, it could have resulted in the spillage of massive amounts of malignant cells through her abdominal and pelvic cavities. (Dr. (Globe and Mail)
(June 13, 2005) Compounds found in raisins fight bacteria in the mouth that cause cavities and gum disease, according to research presented today at the 105th General Meeting of the American Society for. (Mar. (Science Daily)
According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 4 million U.S. children have visually evident cavities, and 70 percent of these children have unfilled cavities. Expansion plans. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Deputy Mayor Ed Skyler, who is overseeing the recovery effort, said yesterday search officials had identified additional manholes and utility cavities to examine ... When the service road was built, some below-ground cavities that had been used for utility and infrastructure purposes were paved over without being searched for remains. (Yahoo News -- World Trade Center)
It is potentially hazardous to the esophagus, mouth cavities and teeth due to frequent exposure to stomach acids. 9. (Manila Standard Today)
8, 2002) A new research study indicates that coffee might help prevent cavities. The finding is reported in the Feb. 27 print issue of the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, a peer-reviewed. (Science Daily)
In a study in Tuesday's issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) injected ascorbate into the veins or abdominal cavities of rodents with aggressive brain, ovarian, and pancreatic tumors," delivering "up to four grams per kilogram of body weight daily. " The researchers, however, tested the idea that ascorbate, when injected at high doses, may have prooxidant instead of antioxidant activity. Prooxidants would generate... (Xinhuanet, China)
To bypass these normal controls, NIH scientists injected ascorbate into the veins or abdominal cavities of rodents with aggressive brain, ovarian, and pancreatic tumors. By doing so, they were able to deliver high doses of ascorbate, up to 4 grams per kilogram of body weight daily. (Xinhuanet, China)
Scientists "injected ascorbate into the veins or abdominal cavities of rodents with aggressive brain, ovarian, and pancreatic tumours", the report says, delivering "up to four grams per kilogram of body weight daily". By injecting mice with 43 cancer and five normal cell lines, "the researchers discovered that high concentrations of ascorbate had anticancer effects in 75% of cancer cell lines tested, while sparing normal cells". (ABC Online)
The US Food and Drug Administration is warning the public to avoid eating tomalley - that soft green substance found in lobster cavities - from all American lobsters because the green stuff, which functions as the liver and pancreas, can have dangerous levels of the toxin that causes paralytic shellfish poisoning. Routine sampling of lobsters in Maine and New Hampshire turned up high levels, probably stemming from an outbreak of red tide in Northern New England and eastern Canada. (Boston Globe)
Epiphytic banyans commonly can be seen sprouting from deep crotches and cavities of various tree species, he said, and Division of Urban Forestry workers "as a habit" will remove them before they start to overtake the host tree. "Typically, these banyans do not strangle the host species, but become unsightly and begin to encroach into the foliage of the host tree, appearing to overtake the host with time.". (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
"I have had a lot of associates with reports of no cavities and great gums from cocoa". "There is evidence that cocoa will help Parkinson's [disease] with the increase in dopamine and increase in energy levels". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Due to the real possibility of a false-positive Mantoux tuberculin skin test, a positive result may be followed up with a chest x-ray or CT scan to reveal if there is an active infection present through evidence of lung cavities, nodules and fibrotic scars. A sputum test can also be done to determine if there is active infection, indicated by the presence of pathogenic Mycobacterium growing in strands, called cords. (Suite101.com)
To any terrorist or nutcase out there, please, please, don't hide anything in your body cavities. I beg you. (TheChronicleHerald.ca)
Otherwise the team spends 8- to 15-hour days and nights slogging from roost site to roost site, checking tree cavities for bats. It's grungy work, but for Clement it's been a personal coming-of-age tale. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Researchers reported in the online journal PLoS ONE that bacterial colonies infiltrating tiny cavities in the bones long after the dinosaurs died may have naturally molded into shapes resembling the tissues they replaced. Carbon dating performed on one sample showed that the tissue-like material was modern, circa 1960. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
While fluoride may help prevent cavities in some cases, there is also a wealth of evidence, which has been brushed under the carpet, to suggest that ingesting fluoride is dangerous to your health ... But while fluoride may help prevent cavities in some cases, there is also a wealth of evidence, which has been brushed under the carpet, to suggest that ingesting fluoride is dangerous to your health. (Manchester Confidential)
But the study was too brief to prove that it actually made a difference in cavities. A two-year study to answer that question is underway at grade schools in Cleveland. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Our success preventing cavities and improving the health of children would not be possible without the support of community leaders, such as Senator Tolman. He has left an indelible mark on The Forsyth Institute and the state of Massachusetts through his dedication to children s oral health. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Other puzzle toys have treats hidden in cavities. Called , these toys encourage natural food-finding behavior in parrots. (Suite101.com)
She had some cavities filled by the visiting dentist and, despite her many hardships at such a young age, she has plenty to smile about, thanks to someone who cared to share her wealth. As a result, the work of Christel House and the vision and generosity of someone who made a different kind of foreign investment in an underdeveloped country will be multiplied many times over. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
In general, all the studies carried out with echocardiography for sports people with high levels of heart adaptation (rowers, cyclists, long distance runners;) have proven that the effects of heart training are increases in the size of the cavities (mainly the left ventricle) and thickness of the myocardium ... In order to understand the technical limitations of echocardiography in determining the small variations that could be produced when the cavities size and the myocardium thickness are... (Science Daily)
Candy that fights cavities ... Candy that fights cavities ... Children everywhere may have scored a major coup this week in the eternal battle with parents over the consumption of candy, after new evidence found sweets made with the sugar substitute xylitol could actually reduce the risk of cavities. (Globe and Mail)
Western mines have "dangerously dilapidated structures, serious environmental hazards and gaping cavities," according to the report, which also said that unsafe levels of lead, arsenic and mercury were found at sites easily accessible to the public. At least 12 people died in abandoned-mine accidents from 2004 to 2007, according to the report, which specifically mentioned the death last year of 13-year-old Rikki Howard, who was killed when the ATV she was riding plunged into a Kingman-area mine... (AZCentral -- News)
ScienceDaily (July 24, 2008) Blue light commonly used by dentists to cure resin fillings and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) combined may be capable of reaching and treating bacteria in deep layers of biofilms that can cause cavities and gingivitis ... Oral biofilms are commonly associated with infections such as cavities, gingivitis and periodontal disease. (Science Daily)
The youths who filed suit "did, in fact, view the naked bodies of other juvenile detainees as they were required to expose their body cavities for visual inspection by defendants," the complaint said. Merin said California law prohibits routinely strip-searching Juvenile Hall or jail inmates between the time of their arrest and their first bail hearing or adult arraignment, if the arrest was for a misdemeanor not involving violence or drugs. (San Francisco Chronicle)
That is because, their developers say, the mice's reversible loss of one of their key senses, which is essential to tasting food or sensing danger from foul odors, sets them apart from all other mice and binds them to an estimated 31 million Americans living with chronic sinusitis, a persistent inflammation of the tissue that lines the nasal and sinus cavities. Add to this group, millions of people with other disorders that affect smell, including viral infections, head traumas, tumors,... (Science Daily)
The repair solution will not eliminate the need for the dentist's drill - bigger cavities filled with decay would still have to be treated in the conventional way. It is hoped that it will enter trials next year, and gain a licence for wider use within five years. (BBC News -- Health)
Web search enhanced by. Wednesday July 23, 2008. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Health care providers have long tried to encourage rural kids and adults to trade pop and other sugary drinks for water in order to ward off diabetes, obesity and rampant cavities. "Baby teeth are rotting out. That's unthinkable in western society," said tribal health consortium chief executive Don Kashevaroff. (Anchorage Daily News)
As with many other health conditions, poor and minority children have a disproportionately high number of cavities and poor oral health ... Among Latinos, 72 percent have experienced decay and 26 percent had cavities on seven or more teeth. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Season the cavities and fill with the tomato mixture. Top with the lids. (Guardian Unlimited)
She explained to the jury that she smuggled drugs in her body cavities, and the lubricant was needed to help get the drugs "where they need to be.". Also on the tape, the man Dougherty identified as Washington tells her to stay off drugs before traveling. (Juneau Empire)
It's creating huge cavities and the trailers' wheels are going off the concrete ledge. "To install the extension, the boat ramp will be closed on July 23 and reopen in the spring of 2009.Rixford cringes at the cost and closure, but said both are necessary. "That's a lot of money, and most of the work is in the water," Rixford said. "We were kicking around the idea of pouring a slab and pushing it in, but that would be tough to get the concrete lined up evenly. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
In apples, the pathways appear as irregular cavities between cells, whilst in pears they have the shape of tiny interconnected channels. These results allow a better understanding of how the fruit degrades after harvest and provide a scientific explanation of the everyday experience that pears are more susceptible to decay during storage. (Science Daily)
The researchers found that brain ventricles -- fluid-filled cavities in the brain -- grew in size over a six-month period at different rates, depending on whether a person was aging normally, had mild cognitive impairment or was developing Alzheimer's. The cavities increase in size as nearby tissue largely responsible for memory dies. (London Free Press)
Researchers at the University of Western Ontario looked at the use of magnetic resonance imaging scans to monitor the expansion of fluid-filled cavities -- or ventricles -- in the brain, and the death of surrounding brain tissue. The disintegration of brain tissue is linked to the cognitive impairment that is a hallmark of Alzheimer's. (CTV.ca)
Fortunately, beyond a few cavities, the girls were a picture of health ... But (Lolita) did have like four cavities, she continued, tearing up some at the thought of Lolita leaving. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Inside an apple: Cavities inside the apple carry oxygen to the core very efficiently ... In apples, the pathways appear as irregular cavities between cells, whilst in pears they have the shape of tiny interconnected channels. (BBC News -- Europe)
Ventricles are fluid-filled cavities in the brain. The research, led by Robarts scientist Robert Bartha, shows the volume of the brain ventricles expands as surrounding tissue dies. (Science Daily)
Syrup containing sugar substitute xylitol actually helps prevent cavities, researchers say ... TUESDAY, July 8 (HealthDay News) -- A new sweet treat that actually prevents children's cavities should please children and their parents, researchers say ... According to the researchers, 76 percent of the children whose caretaker applied the xylitol-laden syrup to their teeth three times a day were free of cavities a year later. (MEDLINEplus)
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hails the reduction in dental cavities due to adding fluoride to public water supplies as one of the top 10 public health achievements of the 20th century. Most Americans get their water from municipal or regional community water systems. (Newsmax)
Dr. Robert Schroth from the University of Manitoba reported that mothers of children who developed cavities at an early age had significantly lower vitamin D levels during pregnancy than those whose children were cavity-free. The study team enrolled 206 women during the second trimester of pregnancy "as that is when primary teeth begin to develop and calcify," Schroth explained in comments to Reuters Health. (Reuters)
Another study showed that the xylitol group had their risk of cavities reduced by 70 percent compared to those who did not use xylitol. The Food and Drug Administration reportedly has allowed the claim that xylitol-based products do not promote dental cavities. (Food Consumer)
"Another type of computation uses simple but highly-effective techniques from computational geometry and graph theory to look for space available for ligand migration based on free volume in the protein. For this one, we used snapshots from an MD simulation to find cavities in the myoglobin protein big enough to hold the ligand. Then we 'connected the dots' by computing the union of the cavities across all the snapshots and we clearly saw the pathways. These looked very similar to the ones we... (Science Daily)
Rebecca Patterson-Kmet Texas Retired Pharmacist wrote on Jul 5, 2008 11:27 AM:" It is not enough for children and teenagers and adults to take SSRI prescription medicines to elevate serotonin levels, the public is being cajoled into allowing Prozac and other SSRI's in drop form for babies since the public is being told a serotonin imbalance is the cause of SIDS. Problem is, there are several books out on SSRI prescription meds and OTC SSRI's like St.John's Wort and Sammy that connect school... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
"The good news is that it's preventable," says Dr. Jamie Sands, D.D.S. "I recommend using Crest Pro-Health toothpaste, which helps stop gingivitis before it starts and protects all these areas dentists check most -- plaque, cavities, tartar, sensitivity and stains and a power toothbrush, such as Oral-B Vitality Precision Clean, which reduces up to two times more plaque than a manual brush.". Work It: No one is too old to reap the benefits of exercise. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Crest Pro-Health Night toothpaste protects all these areas dentists check most even while you sleep: cavities, gingivitis, plaque, sensitivity, tartar, whitening and it freshens breath. And Crest Pro-Health Night oral rinse kills 99 percent of germs without the burn of alcohol for a healthier mouth that's cleaner in the morning. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
She gave money to a dentist who applied dental sealants to the teeth of 1,000 children to cut down on cavities in a poor and sparsely populated area of Montana. Her money has built a basketball court, bought furniture for a veterans center and choir robes for a church. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Revolutionary early detection system finds cavities before X-rays allowing dentists to remineralize affected teeth ... "Now, with this innovative new system that is pain free, non-invasive and provides early caries detection, we can finally move away from intervention, or the filling of cavities, to focus on prevention and actual remineralization or healing of small areas of tooth decay." The Canary System uses a handheld laser that emits a low-power light to examine tooth surfaces. (Canada Newswire)
The original Contura is 4 to 5 centimeters in diameter, while the new balloon can be used for larger lumpectomy cavities ranging from 5 to 6 centimeters in diameter. . (Primezone Releases)
Another who had cavities at a dental exam in September still had not received treatment by December. Inspections reports found that 34 facilities violated minimum standards when it came to medication, allowing prescriptions to run out and not be refilled. (Nola.com -- Sports)
They often experience painful cavities, Rowntree said. A clue is when they don t crunch their dry cat food readily. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
If nothing turns up, he'll explore inside wall cavities and take air samples for laboratory analysis. Offermann's more chemically sensitive clients sometimes call complaining of a generalized funk he terms "brain fog." In those cases, he tests for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), chemical compounds that can be emitted by wall-to-wall carpet, finishes, plywood, and other construction materials. (CNN -- US)
Deputy Mayor Ed Skyler, who is overseeing the recovery effort, said yesterday search officials had identified additional manholes and utility cavities to examine ... When the service road was built, some below-ground cavities that had been used for utility and infrastructure purposes were paved over without being searched for remains. (Yahoo News -- World Trade Center)
But like many moms, Meredith Kanton had no idea her few cavities and a dental implant would impact her chances of a healthy pregnancy. "When I became pregnant I had some cavities that were unresolved," explained Meredith, a resident of Fairfax, Virginia. (W-USA News, DC)
Koratkar and his team found that by depositing a layer of copper nanorods on the surface of a copper vessel, the nanoscale pockets of air trapped within the forest of nanorods feed nanobubbles into the microscale cavities of the vessel surface and help to prevent them from getting flooded with water ... By themselves, the nanoscale and microscale textures are not able to facilitate good boiling, as the nanoscale pockets are simply too small and the microscale cavities are quickly flooded by... (Science Daily)
But on Tuesday morning, she and about a dozen other educators from around the state found themselves peering through binoculars to look for cavities in a stand of trees near Newton Creek where Acorn Woodpeckers might be nesting. The woodlands exercise was one of six stations the teachers rotated through during the day to get a glimpse of how to use the outdoors to teach not only ecology, but reading, math, science, history and more. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
In fact, dentists recommend rinsing your mouth out after drinking a sports drink to help prevent the sugar and acid from causing dental cavities. Snack on salty foods. (Suite101.com)
The study found other bonuses from tea including improved alertness and mood levels and protection against cavities. British dietician Dr. Carrie Ruxton reviewed literature on black tea, the most common type of tea. (Newsmax)
8, 2002) A new research study indicates that coffee might help prevent cavities. The finding is reported in the Feb. 27 print issue of the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, a peer-reviewed. (Science Daily)
The reason is that charcoal has a vast array of cavities creating a massive surface area, which can suck up a whole host of substances that stick to its walls. According to some reports just one gram of the stuff has a surface area as big as 250 m2. (CNN -- International)
Mercury-based metals have been used for over a century to fill cavities, but now, in response to a legal challenge, the US Food and Drug Administration has altered its long-touted stance that silver-colored mercury fillings are safe. In a revised assessment, the government agency says the fillings may be harmful to pregnant women, children, fetuses, and others who are sensitive to mercury exposure - though the agency does not recommend removing existing fillings. (Boston Globe)
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