#ToothDecay

@jmirpub.bsky.social

1 month ago

Canadian Professional Association Resources on Diet and Tooth Decay: Website Content Analysis Background: Tooth decay is an important public health concern worldwide, including in Canada and affects individuals of all ages. Dietary intake is critical to tooth decay prevention as both the types of foods and beverages you eat as well as how food and beverages are consumed (e.g., frequency) can impact tooth decay. Foods and beverages can both protect against and promote tooth decay. Objective: To explore the types of information targeted to the public on diet and tooth decay available from websites of professional organizations and regulatory bodies in Canada and the readability of this information. Methods: Canadian websites of regulatory bodies and professional organizations for dietitians, oral health professionals, nurses, and physicians in Canada were thoroughly searched by two researchers from June-August 2020 for information related to diet and tooth decay targeted to the public. Webpages were downloaded and underwent Content Analysis using NVIVO 12 software. For each website, approximately two webpages focused on diet and tooth decay were selected to undergo readability testing. Results: Overall, 213 webpages from 23 websites were found to contain information on diet and tooth decay and/or general oral health. Most webpages were from oral health professional organizations; few webpages were from dietitian organizations. Messaging was present on numerous webpages focusing on diet and those that has other focuses (e.g., oral hygiene tips for infants and children, general oral health tips). Messaging depth varied across all webpages, ranging from general advice (e.g., consume a ‘healthy diet,’ ‘balanced diet’) to specific recommendations (e.g., number of meals and snacks to consume per day, amount of juice to consume per day). Of note, many webpages targeted parents and school age children; fewer webpages targeted other age groups (e.g., adolescents, older adults). Three major themes were identified: Foods, Beverages, & Behaviours to Limit; Foods, Beverages, and Behaviours to Choose; and Mixed & Other Unclear Messages. The most frequently discussed topic was sugar (mentioned in 67% of webpages) as it cut across multiple themes, often being discussed in the context of limitation, infant feeding, and tooth-friendly ways to eat sugar. The average webpage grade level reading score was 8.6 ± 1.7 which exceeds the grade six level recommendation. Conclusions: This comprehensive analysis of webpages found that diet and tooth decay was heavily discussed throughout websites for Canadian health professional organizations with many webpages targeting parents and school age children. The readability of many of the analyzed webpages was about the recommended grade 6 reading level. Results from this study provide important insight on how to optimize development of future resources in this area.

JMIR Formative Res: Canadian Professional Association Resources on Diet and Tooth Decay: Website Content Analysis #ToothDecay #Diet #OralHealth #DentalCare #PublicHealth

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Walden Dental NY

@waldendentalny.bsky.social

2 months ago

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@thedoctoreditor.bsky.social

3 months ago

A Reason to Welcome a Root Canal It's true. As painful -- and expensive -- as this dental procedure is, it can seriously improve your long-term heart and metabolic health.

A Reason to Welcome a Root Canal
As painful -- and expensive -- as this dental procedure is, it can seriously improve your long-term heart and metabolic health. bit.ly/48hrsBw @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social www.helsinki.fi/en #rootcanal #inflammation #toothdecay #diabetes #DentalHealth #dentalwork

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Ashirvad Dental Clinic

@ashirvaddental.bsky.social

3 months ago

Small cavity today → Big infection tomorrow.
Get painless RCT & fillings at Ashirvad Dental Clinic.
📞 Call: 63590 03716
#dentalcare #suratdentist #dentist #dentalclinic #oralhealth #toothpain #toothdecay #rcttreatment #painlessdental #smilecare #healthyteeth #dentalcheckup

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HealthDay

@healthday.bsky.social

4 months ago

New research links cavities and gum disease to an increased risk of stroke and possible white matter abnormalities in the brain.

youtu.be/Wz6LeQd9TsM

#gumdisease #cavities #brainhealth #strokeRisk #oralhealth #periodontaldisease #dentalcaries #toothdecay #whiteMatterDamage #cardiovascularHealth

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The Maine Monitor

@themainemonitor.org

5 months ago

Some doctors are treating kids' dental decay amid dental shortage More pediatricians have begun using a topical solution made of silver and fluoride to treat their patients’ cavities.

#Maine is grappling with such a shortage of #dentists that some pediatricians are treating early #toothdecay themselves. According to a study from last year, only one third of #children in the state are getting an annual checkup and cleaning.

themainemonitor.org/doctors-trea...

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Influents Innovations

@influentsin.bsky.social

7 months ago

#ToothDecay is a top chronic disease for kids, but it's preventable! Be Ready To Smile (BRTS) is a fun web app helping parents use positive strategies for children's dental care. "It makes it fun by having them brush my teeth too" - Parent Available in English & Spanish 🦷✨ #parenting #ECEC #pedsky

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Thomas Dixon

@thomasdixon-writer.bsky.social

7 months ago

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I have a dentist appointment tomorrow where I get to find out how much more than $150 it’ll cost to fill this cavity.

I’m hoping to avoid a lengthy payment plan but it doesn’t seem possible at this point.

#mutualaid #toothdecay #ma #teethanxiety

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Pouring Potions

@pouringpotions.bsky.social

8 months ago

🦷 Your Sweet Tooth Could Cost You a Real One! 🍬❌

Subscribe to read more on www.pouringpotions.com

#ToothHealth #SugarKillsTeeth #DentalCare #Cavities #GumDisease #OralHealth #PreventToothLoss #HealthySmile #DentistTips #ToothDecay #SayNoToSugar #HealthEducation #Toothache

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@xstreamfm.bsky.social

8 months ago

Prevent tooth decay this Halloween [Public Health, Alabama Department of] The ADPH Oral Health Office is dedicated to making sure resources are available to help educate parents and children on ways to prevent dental decay. Here are a few tips to make sure this year’s Halloween candy haul stays cavity-free.

AL. State Agencies:Alabama News Beacon #ToothDecay #HalloweenHealth #CavityFree #DentalTips #OralHealth

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John E Bartley, III K7AAY (D) NSSAR📎▼

@503bartley.bsky.social

8 months ago

1 in 3 Florida third graders have untreated cavities – how parents can protect their children’s teeth Florida is one of the worst states in the US when it comes to access to affordable dental care – and children are suffering as a result.

Portland blocked fluoridation in its water, so this applies to Puddletown, too. theconversation.com/1-in-3-flori... #fluoride #fluoridation #toothdecay #dental #pdx #PortlandOR #PortlandOregon

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Brandon Stieve

@brandonstieve.bsky.social

8 months ago

America's Dental Health Is in Trouble — TIME Fluoride bans and proposed Medicaid cuts are worrying dentists.

“America's #DentalHealth Is in Trouble” — Time
#Floride #FluorinatedWater #ToothDecay
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Keyslim Drops Weight Loss

@dentalhelp.bsky.social

9 months ago

Discover the signs of gum disease and learn how to reverse it
#dentalhelp #photography #photo #gums #oral #toothdecay #Losangeles #health

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Keyslim Drops Weight Loss

@dentalhelp.bsky.social

9 months ago

10 foods that help rebuild your gums

#dentalhelp #dental #gums #toothdecay #health #oralhealth

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Keyslim Drops Weight Loss

@dentalhelp.bsky.social

9 months ago

Prodentim advanced oral probiotics

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#dental #oral #gums #gummies #teeth #toothdecay

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@william8000.bsky.social

9 months ago

National fluoride ban would substantially increase children's tooth decay and dental costs, modeling study finds Fluoride has been added to public water systems in the United States since 1945 to strengthen tooth enamel and fight off bacteria, ultimately reducing tooth decay. Mass General Brigham researchers dev...

National fluoride ban would substantially increase children's tooth decay and dental costs, modeling study finds medicalxpress.com/news/2025-05... #fluoride #FluorideBan #teeth #tooth #decay #ToothDecay #DentalCosts #DentalCare #DentalEnamel #enamel #outcomes #disease

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BioNews Central

@bionewscentral.com

9 months ago

Modeling study predicts national fluoride ban would substantially increase children’s tooth decay and dental costs – BioNews Central A modeling study predicts that banning fluoride in U.S. public water systems would significantly increase dental decay and associated costs, particularly for publicly insured and uninsured children. ...

A #ModelingStudy predicts that banning #fluoride in #US #PublicWaterSystems would significantly increase #DentalDecay and associated costs, particularly for publicly insured and uninsured #children.
#WaterFluoridation #ToothDecay #DentalHealth #OralHealth

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Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

@dugonidental.bsky.social

10 months ago

Can You Reverse Tooth Decay? Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it’s possible. Here’s what dental experts say.

"Fluoride not only reduces the amount of acid that bad bacteria produce, but it also helps saliva to more effectively replenish your teeth with lost minerals by attracting calcium and phosphate to them, Dr. Crystal said."
www.nytimes.com/2025...

#toothdecay

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🦷 Forest & Ray 😊 Dentists, Orthodontists, Implant Surgeons

@forestray.dentist

10 months ago

Sugar-Free vs Regular: Is Gum Bad for Your Teeth Either Way? Compare sugar-free and regular gum effects, learn about xylitol benefits, and find evidence-based recommendations for choosing tooth 🦷-friendly gum.

3️⃣ Regular Chewing Gum: Potential Risks to Dental Health ⚠️ Sugar in gum feeds bacteria that cause cavities and enamel erosion. Think before you chew! #toothdecay #oralrisk #sugargum forestray.dentist/news/is-gum-...

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