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 […]
For some time now, researchers in the dental field have been exploring the possibilities of something that is being called a plasma brush. This device is not actually a brush, but rather a plasma torch used to bombard the tooth with room-temperature plasma. The potential applications for this device are twofold; first of all, the […]
There are many good reasons to practice good oral hygiene that go well beyond tooth decay or gum disease. Some of these may be more unexpected than others. According to research done by a team at the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, there is reason to believe that there could be a link […]
Fluoride is an important mineral, but too much can be harmful. Fluorosis is a condition that occurs when a child receives too much fluoride during the formation of their permanent teeth. In its mind form, it can be entirely cosmetic, appearing as mild discoloration that only your dentist can detect. In more severe cases, you […]
Miswak is a form of oral hygiene that predates many of our modern innovations. It comes in the form of a tree twig, used throughout Muslim countries as an alternative to the toothbrush. This may seem like an odd and outdated practice, but miswak brushing is not without its merits. Indeed, miswak has a lot […]
Your mouth has an important connection to the rest of your body. As such, maintaining healthy teeth and gums is a good way to prevent disease in other areas, including your stomach, your heart, and even your brain. This is according to a study coming out of the University of Central Lancashire School of Medicine […]
Could your dentist one day replace your missing tooth with a real, organic tooth derived from your own genes? If a certain research team has its way, dental patients may soon have this option. Though the science is still in its early stages, a London-based group has exhibited some success is growing “test-tube teeth” from […]
Bulimia is a form of eating disorder. Bulimic people have a strong fear of gaining weight, and operate under the theory that they can avoid doing so if they regurgitate their food shortly after eating it. This practice is not only preventing them from benefiting from the necessary nutrients in their food, but it is […]
