Many people who adopt a vegan diet report experiencing numerous health benefits as the result of a meat-free lifestyle. Unfortunately, when you stop consuming animal products, it can become more difficult to get certain important vitamins and minerals. One of the bigger concerns is calcium, which is a vital part of your oral health. Since […]
It’s rare for a root canal to fail to entirely remove an infection. However, with over fifteen million root canals performed in the United States every year, it’s not unheard of for a patient to lose additional tooth structure after their treatment. That is why a recent development from a team at the UCLA School […]
The dental enamel is a highly important and highly complex structure, which has been surprisingly difficult to study. In an effort to better understand this structure, a team of researchers led by Derk Joester of Northwestern University is looking to an unlikely subject: beavers. Beavers have an impressive set of incisors. These teeth have a […]
Whole grains have demonstrated many valuable benefits for your health, including reducing your cholesterol levels and preventing diabetes. On top of this, it would appear that whole grains also have a lot to offer to your teeth. Research has demonstrated that a diet rich in brown rice, dark bread, popcorn, and other forms of whole […]
Popularized by hip-hop culture, dental “grills” are removable fixtures that fit over the front of your teeth. They are often made out of precious metals and adorned with diamond inlays, serving as an extravagant fashion statement. As these items are removable, many make the mistake of thinking that they are a harmless accessory for their […]
Studies have demonstrated that women are more likely than men to seek out the dental care they need. This is according to a study from the Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, wherein 800 participants underwent an oral examination and were asked to fill out a questionnaire on their oral hygiene. […]
When you think about diseases that could be wiped out forever, you probably aren’t thinking about cavities. After all, isn’t it inevitable that bacteria are going to flourish in your mouth? While it is true that your oral cavity is the home of over 100 trillion microbes, only 0.1% of these are the harmful s. […]
The great durability of our teeth has been something of a mystery for a long time. While your bones contain living cells that are capable of growing new tissues and regenerating, your dentin is pretty much a solid mass of minerals. So, how can any of your tooth structure manage to survive for a normal […]
