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08/26/2018 / By David Williams

Future dentists could choose to simply regenerate teeth instead of filling cavities

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to regrow your teeth in ways that are similar to your hair and nails? Of course it would, but unfortunately, human bodies just aren’t built like that. Last year, however, a team of researchers led by Paul Sharpe, a bioengineer at King’s College London, managed to discover a […]

07/29/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Fascinating study concludes that dentists can smell when you’re afraid, making them more likely to make mistakes

No matter what your age, the thought of going to the dentist might fill you with fear and/or anxiety. According to a study by a group of researchers who observed dental students, “dentists can smell when a patient is anxious.” The smell of fear or anxiety can even affect the performance of dentists, increasing the […]

06/30/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Root canals: How safe are they, really?

Most people trust their dentist with problems related to their teeth. However, if you look carefully at some of their procedures, you’d be shocked at how unsafe some of these are, as well as how they can result in long-term health problems. In particular, root canal treatment, a procedure touted as safe and routinely performed the […]

09/10/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Contrary to what your dentist may tell you, you CAN reverse tooth decay, new research finds

A recent study brings good news to people who have a sweet tooth and those who neglect to properly brush their teeth. Scientists were able to discover that teeth have the ability to reverse tooth decay; meaning, traces of such tooth damage can be totally gone, thus doing away with the necessity to undergo oral […]

07/16/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Scientists figure out why diabetes causes gum disease and a loss of oral health

The relationship between diabetes and periodontitis is one that has been known about for quite some time but has been dismissed as coincidental. Until now, that is. A recent study led by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania has pinpointed oral microbiome as the link between these two conditions. Specifically, the study showed that diabetes […]

07/12/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Revolutionary toothbrush cleans your entire mouth in just 10 seconds using vibration

Are you too tired and weary every night because of the long day that you had and all you want to do when you get home is just fall on your bed and sleep? That would be a nightmare for your teeth, as plaque and cavity buildup is sure to follow this routine. Do not […]

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