Village raising, or it ain't my fault Jun 27, 2008
When I was very young, my baby teeth became a problem and were all pulled at once, at the local hospital. I don't remember much of the hospital, but I remember that summer people had a real hard time understanding me when I talked. (Carmi Times, IL)
Brad Scott is ready to run Jun 25, 2008
However, I have known Brad Scott for several years, and he has been in the political arena for several years; in fact, he probably cut his baby teeth on politics. A few of the issues Brad will work for are the seniors, work to lower our taxes, and try to keep our state government from frivilously wasting our tax dollars. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Warning For Teens: Teeth And Jewelry Don't Mix Jun 25, 2008
ScienceDaily (June 24, 2008) Skin piercings might be the rage among teens, but researchers from Tel Aviv University have found good reasons to think twice about piercing one s tongue or lip. Dr. Liran Levin, a dentist from the Department of Oral Rehabilitation, School of Dental Medicine at Tel Aviv University has found that about 15 to 20 percent of teens with oral piercings are at high risk for both tooth fractures and gum disease. (Science Daily)
'I accept the Prime Minister's apology' Jun 14, 2008
She left with baby teeth, and returned a young woman. Her family all died within five years. (Globe and Mail)
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Study uses baby teeth to examine if atomic bomb tests raised cancer risk By BETSY TAYLORAssociated Press Writer. ST. LOUIS (AP) Baby teeth collected in St. Louis in the 1950s and '60s to measure children's exposure to atomic bomb fallout will be used in a new study to try and gauge if Cold War bomb testing increased cancer risk ... The new study became possible after an estimated 85,000 baby teeth were discovered in storage in 2001. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Dental Care for Children May 28, 2008
When to Begin Brushing Baby Teeth ... Prolonged thumb sucking or pacifier use that continues once all the baby teeth are in can contribute to problems with the alignment of your child's teeth and language development. (Suite101.com)
Woman Loses Home Over $68 Dental Bill May 25, 2008
Two years later, she took her second-oldest daughter, Bailee Bangerter, to the dentist for cavity treatments on the girl's baby teeth. Ramos said she paid for part of the treatment, but not all of it -- a $68 bill remained. (ABC News)
Jersey abuse probeHow significant are the latest revelations from the island's police? May 22, 2008
To date, they have unearthed 30 fragments of bone and seven milk or baby teeth ... Specialist teams have found seven milk or baby teeth. (BBC News -- UK)
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Alyssa still has many baby teeth to lose. Maybe she'll be braver than I was at her age. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Archuleta could ride teen wave to Idol title May 17, 2008
There was no Tooth Fairy, only mom and dad sneaking into our rooms to collect and save our baby teeth (which: still weird, actually), and Archuleta's presumptive grasp on the "Idol" throne was sidelined in favor of the unexpected hysteria surrounding David Cook. Or was it. (MSNBC -- News)
Guerrero's big bat comes alive May 13, 2008
"It was good for him to come here for three starts and cut his baby teeth.". Hunter said he saw Adenhart showing his teeth after the game, smiling and pleased to have his first Major League victory, though obviously somewhat saddened to return to the Minor Leagues. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Nick Adenhart picks up first big league win for Angels May 13, 2008
"It's good that he was able to cut some baby teeth here. That will help him the next time he comes up.". What helped Adenhart most Monday night was Guerrero's clutch hitting. (Los Angeles Times)
* Bionet to launch baby tooth stem cell service May 9, 2008
Once a childs baby teeth fall out, they can become a source of stem cells after being processed and preserved by the company. Tooth stem cells are the third-generation stem cells after cord blood stem cells and mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), Tsai said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
One Day the Tooth Fairy Could Save a Child's Life May 6, 2008
Chris' family hopes that one day the stem cells cryopreserved from his baby teeth today will yield a cure for his paralysis ... About BioEDEN BioEDEN, founded in Austin, Texas, is an international bio-science operation and the first company to collect, assess and cryogenically store living tooth cells from deciduous baby teeth. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Dahl enjoys role as leader in dentistry by women Apr 16, 2008
However, when compared with the CDC s 1994 assessment, tooth decay in the primary or baby teeth of children ages 2 to 5 years old has increased from 24 to 28 percent. All children are at risk for tooth decay; however, the National Institutes of Health s National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research reports 80 percent of tooth decay is found in only 25 percent of children. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Sweet tooth? Candy can help fight cavities Apr 11, 2008
Researchers at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, who developed the active compound in the mints known as CaviStat, tested them in 200 children in Venezuela aged 10 1/2 to 11 who were getting their adult molars but still had some baby teeth left. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Pet Ohana: Puppies and chewing Apr 11, 2008
Answer: Puppies begin losing baby teeth at about 3 1/2 months old. Although annoying to you, chewing helps aid teething and makes tender gums feel better, which might lead to chewing on furniture, shoes or the remote control -- all behaviors that should be discouraged. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Cavity-fighting candy helped cut tooth decay: study Apr 9, 2008
Researchers at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, who developed the active compound in the mints known as CaviStat, tested them in 200 children in Venezuela aged 10 1/2 to 11 who were getting their adult molars but still had some baby teeth left. Half the children in the study took two of the medicated mints in the morning after brushing with a fluoride toothpaste. (Scientific American)
Overweight Kids Have Fewer Cavities, New Study Shows Apr 4, 2008
3, 2008) Contrary to conventional wisdom, overweight children have fewer cavities and healthier teeth compared to their normal weight peers, according to a study published in this month's issue of Community Dentistry & Oral Epidemiology. Surprised researchers at the Eastman Dental Center, part of the University of Rochester Medical Center, conducted a secondary analysis of nearly 18,000 children who participated in two separate National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES III and... (Science Daily)
Girl, 8, Reportedly Died From Fear of Dentist Mar 28, 2008
Doctors at Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, England, removed her baby teeth in a single surgery to avoid a repeat procedure, but afterwards she refused to open her mouth to eat and had to be fed through a tube, it is reported. Following her release from the hospital, Sophie continued her refusal to eat, with the exception of some watermelon. (Fox News)
Baby Teeth - What You Need To Know Mar 27, 2008
Baby Teeth are Temporary But Are Important In Many Ways ... Baby teeth (primary teeth) hold space for permanent teeth which usually start coming in around age 6 ... Although baby teeth are temporary, they serve several functions as well having an impact on overall health and your son s appearance. (Suite101.com)
Girl found dead in desert 16 years ago still unidentified Mar 8, 2008
The girl also had interesting dental features: she still had some of her baby teeth with no permanent teeth underneath, Giesemann said. Giesemann said investigators' biggest hope is that the girl's parents may come forward to identify her. (AZCentral -- News)
Do your kids hate going to the dentist? They will love it at Pediatric Dentistry! (1) Feb 27, 2008
According to Kevin Rencher, DDS at Pediatric Dentristry, baby teeth set the framework for facial development and preserve space for adult teeth. They need care from a dentist. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Tooth fairy traditions Feb 27, 2008
Growing up, Angie Cutler always put her baby teeth in a glass for the Tooth Fairy ... With all that sugar, so many baby teeth and the fluoride in the water, I did quite well. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Author tracks tooth customs around the world Feb 27, 2008
Instead, the woman remembered throwing her baby teeth into the family garden ... A lot of the baby teeth traditions involved mice and other rodents. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Newswatch, Police/Fire Feb 24, 2008
Children can play educational games and activities, and decorate their own tooth box for their baby teeth. Admission is free for the first 500 HDS members and their families. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Crush: Straws Feb 12, 2008
Remember losing baby teeth and discovering the ability to - gasp - drink liquids without opening your mouth. Back in the day, straws were the coolest thing. (Daily Orange, NY)
More of this story Feb 6, 2008
She recently lost three of her baby teeth - two on the top and one on the bottom - which she named after her sisters and herself. Britney s second-grade teacher, Dorothy Moynihan, said Britney is well known in school because of her bubbly personality. (Brockton Enterprise, MA)
Local dentist Kines teams with Kiwanis Club to help give school kids a smile Feb 1, 2008
Davidson said they are targeting the age groups who are just losing their baby teeth or who have acquired all their permanent teeth so they know how to properly care for them. Dental care is not just about having a pretty smile and flashing your teeth, she said, but it impacts the overall health of one's body and that's the message they seek to provide to Terrell students. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Hoof trimmer provides vital service to dairy farmers Dec 28, 2007
They are like baby teeth, and when they fall out, the roots usually point upward. The cow then steps on them, wedging them in their hooves. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
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"If they were missing any front baby teeth, then they were over five.". The Rotary's Polio Program is the largest of any other work the organization performs. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Simple Push Filling Wins Crown In Battle Against Tooth Decay Dec 21, 2007
Dr Innes concluded "Children, parents and dentists prefer the Hall Technique. It allows dentists to achieve a filling with a high quality seal, which means we can safely leave decay in baby teeth, and not be forced to drill it away. Hall crowns will not suit every child, or every decayed tooth in a child's mouth, but dentists may find it a useful treatment option for managing decay in children's back teeth.". . (Science Daily)
Alarm over state of young teeth Dec 17, 2007
The Water Fluoridation and Children's Dental Health report found that for every six-year-old in the country, each had on average two decayed, missing or filled baby teeth. Untreated decay was present in up to 45 per cent of children aged from five to 15 when combining results for baby teeth and permanent teeth, says the report by researchers from the University of Adelaide and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare ... Some parents and dentists felt "they're only baby teeth and they'll... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Christmas wish comes true for Havana kids Dec 14, 2007
She sticks her tongue between the opening left by recently lost baby teeth and nods her head. Hilst then leads her to the checkout line where he will spend 43. (Pekin Times, IL)
Tooth decay rife among Aboriginal kids Dec 13, 2007
And many young remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children experienced extensive destruction of their baby teeth. Dr Roberts-Thomson said the findings indicate a need for an increased focus on prevention and primary health care for oral health of indigenous children, particularly among preschoolers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
It's Not Just A Kid Thing: Fluoridated Tap Water Benefits Older Adults Even More Dec 8, 2007
7, 2007) The benefits of fluoridation in preventing tooth decay have been known for over half a century and today approximately two-thirds of Americans have access to fluoridated public water. Gerardo Maupom;, B.D.S., M.Sc. (Science Daily)
Bligh acts to fluoridate water Dec 6, 2007
"Research has shown that Queensland six-year-olds have nearly 30per cent more decay in their baby teeth than the national average, with a similar result for permanent teeth in 12-year-olds," she said. Ms Bligh, Premier since September, said fluoride would be added to the major water treatment plants in southeast Queensland first, which means 50per cent of Queenslanders would be drinking fluoridated water by the end of next year. (The Australian)
No Real Increase In Obesity Among Adults; But Levels Still High, CDC Study Finds Dec 1, 2007
30, 2007) After a quarter century of increases, obesity prevalence has not measurably increased in the past few years but levels are still high at 34 percent of U.S. adults aged 20 and over, according to a new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report, Obesity Among Adults in the U.S.: No Significant Change in 2005-06, is the latest analysis based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, conducted by CDC's National Center for Health... (Science Daily)
THOMAS P.M. BARNETT: All dairy is local, until globalization steps in Nov 17, 2007
When our pediatric dentist told me two years back that my adopted Chinese daughter was going to prematurely lose her top front baby teeth, it occurred to me that Wisconsin's dairy industry was facing a long boom ... My wife and I adopted Vonne Mei when she was 9 months old, by which time her baby teeth's fate was sealed by 18 months of diet in her native province of Jiangxi, part of China's vast interior rural landscape. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Panda Cub Gets Baby Teeth Nov 15, 2007
Officials said she is getting her baby teeth. "Last week we could see there were some teeth very close to the surface but none had erupted and this week we have 12 teeth," said Beth Bicknese, associate veterinarian. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Underage veterans have stories to tell Nov 12, 2007
He told the story of Calvin Graham, who joined the Navy at age 12 during World II. During his dental exam, the dentist saw that Graham still had baby teeth and sent him back up the line. But Graham somehow managed to loiter in the entryway and sneak back through. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
The life and times of Washoe Nov 11, 2007
So, as a 5-year-old chimp that still had baby teeth, Washoe found herself headed to Norman, Okla. along with the Fouts. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Woodson deals with pressure Nov 6, 2007
But 2007 has come with a new sense of possibility, with all those hard-earned high draft picks losing their baby teeth, a 7-1 exhibition season played almost entirely without booster seats on the bench, and a season-opening victory at home against the highfalutin' Dallas Mavericks. Those incremental growth spurts from 13 wins his first season, to 26 the next, to 30 last season are no longer enough. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tiny Mites league is 'football before the egos' Nov 4, 2007
Here, at West Millbrook Middle School, 15 teams, some with players that top 70 pounds, managed to get their helmets on and successfully complete some plays despite loose baby teeth and cold temperatures. This is Tiny Mite football, the nascent Pop Warner division for tackle football. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Genesis, take two Nov 3, 2007
Last year, researchers at the University of Wisconsin and the University of Manchester coaxed chicken embryos to briefly develop alligator-like baby teeth. Eventually, the field may move into manipulating developmental genes in human embryos. (Globe and Mail)
Inspired by the Experiences of Real Families Everywhere...FamilyStories Launches a Collection of Books for Adults and Children Nov 2, 2007
It put the fun into losing baby teeth. Thomas Ritter, DDS, Advanced General Dentistry. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
80 Hours Calendar Oct 18, 2007
MUSIC Women's Chorale, 8 p.m., Clapp Recital Hall Afro/Cuban Drum and Dance Ensemble, 8 p.m., Space/Place Theater, North Hall Lucky Boys Confusion with Treaty of Paris and Inept, 9 p.m., The Picador, 330 E. Washington Baby Teeth, Skursela, Glowing Glass and Mannix, 9 p.m., The Mill 120 E. Burlington. LECTURES Bradley Nassif: Desert Spirituality for City Dwellers, 7 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 320 E. College. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Berenson: Boom for Dentists Oct 17, 2007
With little dental care available for poor children, pediatricians are teaching themselves how to apply fluoride varnish on baby teeth, a simple procedure that can prevent cavities, said Dr. Amos S. Deinard, a pediatrician and associate professor at the University of Minnesota. . (Zmag.org)
Preschool-age kids are getting more cavities Oct 5, 2007
For the past four decades, tooth decay in baby teeth had been decreasing ... "Baby teeth are just like adult teeth. They will decay.". (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Oral health care begins before a child's first tooth Oct 4, 2007
Also, parents should clean the infant's baby teeth as soon as they come in with a soft cloth or baby toothbrush and a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. You should avoid putting your child to bed with a bottle, unless it's only filled with water. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Breast-Feeding Doesn't Contribute to Cavities Oct 3, 2007
However, health experts have long been concerned about tooth decay once baby teeth come in, especially for infants who nurse all night. Researchers at the University of Rochester and New York University analyzed demographic details, dental health data and infant feeding information from 1,576 toddlers whose families participated in the 1999-2002 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. (MEDLINEplus)
Sibling Rivalry: Gauchos' Dana Vargas will go up against her sister Sep 22, 2007
Dana cut her baby teeth on the sport of volleyball. Mom can remember that she played her first year of club ball when she was in first grade "because she didn't have any front teeth at all.". (Ucsbgauchos.com)
"Oops!" When Parents Mess Up Sep 11, 2007
Those baby teeth are important ... Also, since baby teeth have nerves, children can miss a significant amount of school due to dental pain. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Local legend marking 50 years in radio Sep 10, 2007
Once upon a time, way back in the day when disc jockeys used to actually play records, and rock-n-roll was still cutting its baby teeth, a young man who loved music dreamed of being a radio DJ and entertaining people via the airwaves. His name was Ricci Ware. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
In Barnstable, there are 100 reasons why girls' volleyball is all the rage Sep 8, 2007
They remember high school players who coached them when they were still losing baby teeth. "They were my idols," says Parker. (Boston Globe)
From gospel to opera: JSU grad finds his voice Sep 7, 2007
He cut his baby teeth on gospel riffs, and became a soloist by age 8. His mother and paternal grandmother sang gospel, too - "very well," he says. (The Clarion-Ledger)
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Cavities In Baby Teeth Not Just TemporaryStopping decay in baby teeth is important to having a good smile throughout life, a dentist says. Gators Invade Ohio NeighborhoodWhy are alligators roaming around Columbus, Ohio. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Dental dilemma Aug 30, 2007
Before the most recent report, there had been no real change in the prevalence of tooth decay in baby teeth among children in that age group in 20-plus years ... While it's true that those baby teeth eventually will come out, it's unhealthy for them to be littered with cavities. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Help injured soldiers Aug 24, 2007
lToothprints dental impressions: Teeth patterns, like fingerprints, are unique to each person, even when a child's baby teeth are falling out and adult teeth are coming in. lDNA: Cheek cells in saliva provide the DNA.. (The News-Herald)
Bottled water, cavities linked Aug 18, 2007
"Earlier this year, the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a report on the nation's oral health, which found tooth decay in the baby teeth of children ages 2 to 5 rising more than 4 percent over the past decade, but decreasing slightly among older children and adults.The federal agency did not target a culprit for this trend, although it noted disparities in oral health in some racial and ethnic groups, and along economic lines.Bottled water Dr. Arthur Nowak, executive... (Florida Today)
High School Musical 2. Aug 18, 2007
And I'm particularly dubious about anything that is embraced as the musical of its generation: I cut my baby teeth on the American musical theater, having seen my first Sondheim show when I was all of 6. And let's not forget: High School Musical isn't a bona fide Broadway musical, it's a television program. (The Palm Beach Post)
Recipe for fun: Get kids cookin' Aug 16, 2007
Surveying all they had made -- the Ants on a Log, the Pennies and Potatoes and the Peanut Butter Cup Cookies, Naiha smiled, showing some missing baby teeth. "I had a lot of fun," she said. (Florida Today)
Sexualisation 'harms' young girls Aug 5, 2007
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UN rules Nepal monuments now safe Aug 5, 2007
" The minister also said that the government would take fresh steps to improve and restore other world heritage sites. These include Lumbini - the birthplace of Buddha - in the south-west of Nepal and the Sagarmatha national park - famous for Mount Everest. Also of importance is the Chitwan National Park - famous for its endangered Royal Bengal tigers and one-horned rhinos. A Unesco official in Kathmandu said that the decision reflected "the collective hard work and joint efforts by the UN, the... (Yahoo News -- Nepal)
Ballet tribute for Gianni Versace Aug 4, 2007
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