Posts by Tom Dickson

Blood Clots formation in hearts [Heart attacks] kill hundreds of thousands of otherwise healthy people every year.    Treating Periodontal disease may save many, as explained in the New Study released four months ago.     I have high-lighted the summary conclusion in red below, which is minc-blowing, new information.  Enjoy!  Thrombosis Journal  Reduced platelet…

People used to sell their teeth for profit.   An interesting historical episode from the dark  history of Dentistry. Annotation This print is by Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827) and is dated 1787. It is a satirical comment upon the then current and common practice of rich gentlemen and ladies of the 18th century paying for teeth to…

This is an English article, and this subject has not been studied in the U.S.  A staggering1.3 million deaths are caused by liver cirrhosis in 2015 worldwide.   With that many people dying from liver disease, it is a big problem that might be reduced by a dental visit and a toothbrush.  Bacteria found lurking in gums could trigger…

Science has never understood how the enamel, or the glass shell of our teeth is formed and laid down. Recently, scientists have discovered the gene controlling the process, which is a very good start. Genetic Discovery Could Lead to Advances in Dental Care http://www.colgate.com/en/us/oc/oral-health/basics/mouth-and-teeth-anatomy/article/ada-03-genetic-discovery-could-lead-to-advances-in-dental-care A team of scientists at Oregon State University has identified the gene…

Here is another historical article detailing the differences between us and our human ancestors. One interesting thing, their molars were twice as large as ours are today.   Prehistoric tooth reveals surprising details about long-lost human ‘cousins’ By James Rogers Published November 17, 2015 Fox News   Prehistoric tooth excavated from the Denisova cave in Siberia’s Altai Mountains…

Here is something interesting for any dental geek like me:  Oldest-known dentistry found in 14,000-year-old tooth Friday, 17 July 2015 Rossella Lorenzi Discovery News (Source: Stefano Benazzi/) Ancient tooth decay An infected tooth partially cleaned with flint tools represents the oldest known dentistry, according to a new international study on a 14,000-year-old molar. The find represents the oldest archaeological example…

Here is an excellent, short article on tooth grinding.   We make night guards all the time, and have excellent results with them.   Waking Up With a Sore Jaw? You May Be Grinding Your Teeth What might be causing it and what you can do Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest    If your teeth hurt or your jaw is sore when you wake…

The impact of marijuana use on oral health  Carolina Pickens Thursday, May 11, 2017 As more and more states legalize the recreational and medicinal use of marijuana every year, the subject itself becomes less taboo. Increasingly, dentists and other medical professionals find themselves in the potentially uncomfortable position of asking about a patient’s personal marijuana habits,…

Did you ever have anyone give you “the eye”?    Here is a true story about someone who lost his eye, and got to see again after using the patients’ own tooth to make a frame for a new cornea. By Paul Sims for MailOnline Updated: 20:43 EDT, 3 July 2009 Seeing clearly: Martin Jones opens his newly-sighted eye fitted…

Tooth Loss Linked to Higher Odds of Dementia By Peter Russell March 10, 2017 –- Losing teeth when you’re older may mean a chance of dementia, a new study suggests. A Japanese study has found that people who keep the most teeth over the age of 60 are least likely to develop dementia. However, the chance of having dementia seems…