Israeli scientists invent new tooth fillings to fight recurrent decay

Almost everyone experiencestooth decay (caries), it seems, making this among the most common conditions caused by bacterial infection. The costs of treating this condition are among the highest

Updated on: October 27,2023 40

Israeli scientists invent new tooth fillings to fight recurrent decay

Almost everyone experiencestooth decay (caries), it seems, making this among the most common conditions caused by bacterial infection. The costs of treating this condition are among the highest

Updated on:October 27,2023 40

New at-home test for gingivitis protects oral health

Engineers create home test that uses saliva to detect periodontal diseaseSource: University of CincinnatiSummary:Engineers have developed a new device that can warn consumers about early risks o

Updated on: October 23,2023 120

New at-home test for gingivitis protects oral health

Engineers create home test that uses saliva to detect periodontal diseaseSource: University of CincinnatiSummary:Engineers have developed a new device that can warn consumers about early risks o

Updated on:October 23,2023 120

Researchers identify new targets for minimizing tooth sensitivity to cold

Researchers report inScience Advancesthat they have uncovered a new function for odontoblasts, the cells that form dentin, the shell beneath the tooth's enamel that encases the soft de

Updated on: October 28,2023 8

Researchers identify new targets for minimizing tooth sensitivity to cold

Researchers report inScience Advancesthat they have uncovered a new function for odontoblasts, the cells that form dentin, the shell beneath the tooth's enamel that encases the soft de

Updated on:October 28,2023 8

Alternative remedy to conventional root canals would regenerate lost tooth pulp

Reviewed byEmily Henderson, B.ScEach year, dentists in the United States perform more than 15 million root canals on infected teeth, removing the inflamed pulp and filling the emptied canal with

Updated on: October 28,2023 10

Alternative remedy to conventional root canals would regenerate lost tooth pulp

Reviewed byEmily Henderson, B.ScEach year, dentists in the United States perform more than 15 million root canals on infected teeth, removing the inflamed pulp and filling the emptied canal with

Updated on:October 28,2023 10

What Are Canker Sores?

ByLindsay CurtisPublished on October 11, 2023Medically reviewed byJohn Carew, MDSOUMEN HAZRA / GETTY IMAGESA canker sore, or aphthous ulcer, is a small round or oval-shap

Updated on: November 19,2023 0

What Are Canker Sores?

ByLindsay CurtisPublished on October 11, 2023Medically reviewed byJohn Carew, MDSOUMEN HAZRA / GETTY IMAGESA canker sore, or aphthous ulcer, is a small round or oval-shap

Updated on:November 19,2023 0

87% of the patients still favor root canal treatment for badly damaged teeth

Few patients regret having a severely damaged tooth saved by a root canal filling. A University of Gothenburg thesis shows that 87 percent would choose the same treatment again, if in need, although p

Updated on: October 28,2023 15

87% of the patients still favor root canal treatment for badly damaged teeth

Few patients regret having a severely damaged tooth saved by a root canal filling. A University of Gothenburg thesis shows that 87 percent would choose the same treatment again, if in need, although p

Updated on:October 28,2023 15

Improve Your Oral Health with These Modern Dental Techniques

Fitness and Wellness| ByMaria Santos |March 12, 2023Share·Teeth whitening effectively removes stains and discoloration from teeth, resulting in a brighter, more youthful-

Updated on: October 10,2023 17

Improve Your Oral Health with These Modern Dental Techniques

Fitness and Wellness| ByMaria Santos |March 12, 2023Share·Teeth whitening effectively removes stains and discoloration from teeth, resulting in a brighter, more youthful-

Updated on:October 10,2023 17

How to Whiten Your Teeth

Sherri GordonPublished on June 27, 2023Medically reviewed byEdmund Khoo, DDSGETTY IMAGESDiscolored teeth is a chief concern people bring up when visiting dental professionals.1As man

Updated on: November 19,2023 0

How to Whiten Your Teeth

Sherri GordonPublished on June 27, 2023Medically reviewed byEdmund Khoo, DDSGETTY IMAGESDiscolored teeth is a chief concern people bring up when visiting dental professionals.1As man

Updated on:November 19,2023 0

Children from wealthy backgrounds at greater risk of tooth wear

byGriffith UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren who attend private schools or have a high family income are more susceptible to wearing down their teeth than those from lower socio-econom

Updated on: November 21,2023 9

Children from wealthy backgrounds at greater risk of tooth wear

byGriffith UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren who attend private schools or have a high family income are more susceptible to wearing down their teeth than those from lower socio-econom

Updated on:November 21,2023 9

Tips for maintaining good oral health when it's easy to be tempted by sweet treats and drinks

by Emily Wright Brognano,Tufts UniversityCredit: Tim Douglas from PexelsWhether it's a cup of punch at a New Year's party or a slice of cake at another holiday gathering, sweet treats ca

Updated on: December 26,2023 10

Tips for maintaining good oral health when it's easy to be tempted by sweet treats and drinks

by Emily Wright Brognano,Tufts UniversityCredit: Tim Douglas from PexelsWhether it's a cup of punch at a New Year's party or a slice of cake at another holiday gathering, sweet treats ca

Updated on:December 26,2023 10

Acids in sugar-free beverages could erode tooth enamel, research finds

New research finds acids in sugar-free beverages could erode tooth enamel, as a recipe mixing flavored sparkling water with balsamic vinegar to create a so-called "healthier" alternative to

Updated on: October 27,2023 5

Acids in sugar-free beverages could erode tooth enamel, research finds

New research finds acids in sugar-free beverages could erode tooth enamel, as a recipe mixing flavored sparkling water with balsamic vinegar to create a so-called "healthier" alternative to

Updated on:October 27,2023 5

Tiny tots in the dentist's chair among changes in pediatric dentistry

By Serena Gordon, HealthDay ReporterOptions for kids now include sealants and early removal of wisdom teeth.(HealthDay) -- If you've been to the dentist with your children recently, you may have n

Updated on: November 12,2023 24

Tiny tots in the dentist's chair among changes in pediatric dentistry

By Serena Gordon, HealthDay ReporterOptions for kids now include sealants and early removal of wisdom teeth.(HealthDay) -- If you've been to the dentist with your children recently, you may have n

Updated on:November 12,2023 24