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Researchers at the George Washington University are carrying out a study to investigate if Botox could treat social anxiety. Social anxiety is a psychological disorder that leads to high levels of fear in social settings.

Key takeaways:

– Some of the symptoms of social anxiety are nausea, palpitations, rapid speech, excessive sweating, panic attacks, excessive blushing, and trembling.

– The researcher will be seeking to know if injection of Botox into the facial muscles will help treat the disorder.

– The use of Botox is targeted at the part of the brain referred to as the amygdala involved in anxiety and depression.

“The aim of the research will be to determine if Botox injected into the frown muscles (the muscles that pull the eyebrows together to produce a worried look) will help with social anxiety.”

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http://www.digitaljournal.com/life/health/can-botox-reduce-social-anxiety/article/485693

Tooth infection could spread from the mouth to other sites in the body. While tooth infections can be deadly, this is a rarity.

Key takeaways:

– Tooth abscess is the most common type of tooth infection. It is caused by buildup of bacterial infection in tooth pulp.

– Untreated tooth cavities can cause infection since plaque bacteria get easy access to the tooth’s living tissue.

– Tooth infection may spread from the mouth into the bloodstream causing problems such as heart disease.

Think a toothache is just a simple inconvenience? In most cases, you’d be right, but in some rare instances, it can progress to something deadly.

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http://www.menshealth.com/health/deadly-tooth-infection

Mouthguards have a bad reputation as being bulky and uncomfortable. While store-bought mouthguards may be inexpensive, they do not fit well.

Key takeaways:

– Custom mouthguards fit much better, and effectively reduce discomfort and damage to the teeth.

– Custom mouthguards enhance protection of every tooth.

– An poor-fitting mouthguard will affect your breathing, especially when participating in sport. A custom-fitted mouthguard works much better.

“With custom-fitted mouthguards, the discomfort is gone, the protection is there, and you can breathe better. This is because this mouthguard was made specifically for you.”

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http://yourdentalhealthresource.com/custom-mouthguards-are-they-really-worth-it/

New research findings reveal that tooth loss could predict how long you are going to live. Tooth loss has been associated with how bad you’re taking care of your health.

Key takeaways:

– Those people who still have their entire set of teeth at 74 years of age are most likely to reach the ripe age of 100 years.

– Stress, including lifestyle choices, social and emotional stress, chronic diseases, and genetic disorders were identified as the major factor behind tooth loss.

– Tooth loss has many causes  smoking, trauma or poor oral hygiene. Gum disease is another cause, and is closely linked to heart disease, diabetes and other chronic health problems.

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How the number of TEETH you’ve lost can determine how long you will live

All manner of health issues have been linked to poor oral hygiene. Failure to brush your teeth twice every day may affect cardiac health.

Key takeaways:

– Bad breath is a complete turn-off. Build up of plaque when you fail to brush will cause foul breath.

– When you don’t brush adequately and skip flossing, you increase risk of coronary heart disease. The bacteria in the mouth will find their way into the bloodstream causing damage to the heart’s vessels.

– Ensure that you brush your teeth twice every day for about two minutes to maintain good oral hygiene.

According to dentists, skipping the twice daily cleanse can lead to all sorts of health issues such as loose teeth, bleeding gums and even coronary heart disease.

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4159486/This-happens-don-t-brush-teeth.html#-/web/topics/268450464-1485702545189

Over your lifetime, you will only get two sets of teeth. You must take good care of teeth to keep them healthy.

Key takeaways:

– People may use their teeth to pry open packages and bottles. This habit is damaging to the teeth leading to chipped teeth and sensitivity.

– Frequent snacking on sugary foods over the course of a the day will predispose you to plaque formation and tooth cavities.

– Constantly biting the nails is not good for your teeth, often leading to chipped teeth.

Snacking could put your teeth at risk for cavities, especially if it involves sugary drinks and food. After you’ve eaten, bacteria in your mouth feast on the leftover food and produce acid that affects your tooth enamel.

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http://m.health24.com/health24/Medical/Oral-health/Dental-care/are-these-habits-ruining-your-teeth-20170120

With the help of Yorkshire Wildlife Park rangers, vets and firefighters to lift the bear onto a makeshift operating table, a polar bear’s teeth were all checked for any problems.

Key takeaways:

– The dental checkup was necessitated after keepers in the park noted that a tooth, one canine, was of different color.

– The dental checkup of all the 42 teeth and an x-ray took about two hours.

– The procedure was well planned and the bear has made a full recovery and the findings showed nothing was amiss.

We could see that one of Victor´s canine teeth looked a slightly different colour to the rest of his teeth so we wanted to investigate and it was an opportunity to give him a full MOT.

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http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/moment-polar-bear-in-yorkshire-visited-dentist-for-checkup-helped-by-nurses-and-firefighters-a3448921.html

Sugary treats are a fixture in the break room of any modern workplace. They have been the cause of health problems such as obesity and tooth decay.

Key takeaways:

– The Royal College of Surgeons has taken a stand against the cake culture and other sugary treats in the office.

– The biggest concern has been the rise of issues such as obesity, diabetes, and tooth decay.

– The consumption of high amounts of sugar has been linked to poor memory and is generally bad for your brain.

Increasingly, science is showing that eating a lot of sugar is bad for your brain and memory. The reasons why are not well understood, but it’s possible that unhealthy foods raise blood sugar levels, or feed inflammation in the body, including within the brain.

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The fiery partnership between two great psychologists can help explain why some relationships fall apart