oral health

At least 22 communities in the state have elected to end fluoridating public water supplies since November. The Seminole County Commission voted 4-1 to follow suit.

When roll call was taken, commissioners Leo Longworth, Gary Ball and Laura Simpson decided to stick with fluoride. Tanya Tucker and Mayor Trish Burdin-Pfeiffer voted no.

It isn’t always covered by insurance, so people should consider whether they are at risk for cavities, whether the pros of the treatment outweigh the cons and whether they want to spend the money.

Americans are getting dental implants more than ever — and at costs reaching tens of thousands of dollars. Experts worry some dentists have lost sight of the soul of dentistry: preserving and fixing teeth.

Menopause is well-known for causing hot flashes and night sweats for many women. But the list of menopause maladies can also include dental problems.

The investigation of the AGGA involved interviews with 11 patients who said they were hurt by the device and dental specialists who said they’d examined patients who had experienced severe complications using the AGGA.

The Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance has been used on about 10,000 patients without FDA approval or proof that it works. However, patients report irreparable harm. The inventor and manufacturer have denied all liability in court.

TikTok videos extol doing your own cosmetic dentistry like gluing gems to your front teeth or filing down your teeth. The trouble is social media rarely shows the mistakes or the pain.

Hospital-acquired pneumonia not tied to ventilators is one of the most common infections that strike within health care facilities. But few hospitals take steps to prevent it, which can be as simple as dutifully brushing patients’ teeth.

Without dental insurance, William Stork has put off getting his rotten tooth pulled; Medicare doesn't cover the $1,000 procedure. Dentists can't agree on whether all seniors should get that benefit.