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Y! Health Oral Care News
Y! Health Oral Care News, updated continuously.

• Mom's Vitamin D Levels Affect Baby's Dental Health (HealthDay)

  Posted on 4 Jul 2008 at 11:46 pm
  HealthDay - FRIDAY, July 4 (HealthDay News) -- Babies born to women with low levels of vitamin D during pregnancy may be at increased risk for tooth enamel defects and early childhood tooth decay, a Canadian study finds.
  

• Health Tip: The Word on Wisdom Teeth (HealthDay)

  Posted on 23 Jun 2008 at 11:47 pm
  HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Wisdom teeth are the last teeth that emerge, usually between the ages of 17 and 25. They often crowd or damage other teeth, and must be removed.
  

• Health Tip: Calming Your Fear of the Dentist (HealthDay)

  Posted on 20 Jun 2008 at 11:47 pm
  HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Do you ever get nervous just thinking about going to the dentist? You might be worrying unnecessarily, says the American Dental Association.
  

• FDA issues precautionary note on silver fillings (AP)

  Posted on 12 Jun 2008 at 11:37 pm
  AP - Silver dental fillings contain mercury, and the government for the first time is warning that they may pose a safety concern for pregnant women and young children. The Food and Drug Administration posted the precaution on its Web site earlier this month, to settle a lawsuit — making the move a victory for anti-mercury activists.
  

• Good Oral Hygiene May Protect Against Heart Infections (HealthDay)

  Posted on 9 Jun 2008 at 11:47 pm
  HealthDay - MONDAY, June 9 (HealthDay News) -- Taking good care of teeth and gums may be crucial in preventing heart valve infection, a U.S. study finds.
  

• Gum Care Helps Control Type 2 Diabetes and Its Complications (HealthDay)

  Posted on 7 Jun 2008 at 11:46 pm
  HealthDay - SATURDAY, June 7 (HealthDay News) -- People with type 2 diabetes can help control the disease by taking better care of their teeth and gums.