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Written by Dentistry Today Gum disease may cause other new problems, according to a recent study. Researchers in Taiwan concluded that there’s a correlation between and psoriasis. The research team from Taipei Medical University looked through data from 230,000 people with gum disease and determined that 54 percent were more likely to develop psoriasis during [...]
Patients who have received radiotherapy for head and neck cancer often suffer from the unpleasant and distressing side-effect of a dry mouth, caused by damage to their salivary glands from the radiation. Now, a new study has shown that acupuncture can relieve the symptoms of dry mouth (known as xerostomia). The findings from the largest [...]
Written by Dentistry Today There may be a clear reason why there as an increase in gum disease risk for pregnant women: higher estrogen levels. A research team recently concluded that women are at increased risk of gum disease when estrogen levels are raised. Regardless of trimester, the study found pregnant women are at a [...]
By Steve Nolan Mail Online Published February 2013 Man who drank eight litres of cola a day loses all his teeth – and he’s still only 25 William Kennewell has had a full set of dentures fitted to replace his teeth The Australian drank six to eight litres of cola each day His addiction to [...]
A multitude of teeth are knocked out every year in the United States. The main causes in the permanent dentition are fights and sports injuries. Researchers have developed methods of saving most of these teeth. These knocked out teeth can often be re-implanted under favorable conditions. If the tooth can be replanted within minutes after [...]
Published on R&D Magazine (http://www.rdmag.com) Home > Tooth “tattoo” sensor may help dentists assess patients’ oral health Tooth “tattoo” sensor may help dentists assess patients’ oral health David Levin, Tufts University The sensor (A), attached to a tooth (B) and activated by radio signals (C), binds with certain bacteria (D). Illustration: Manu Mannoor Gold, silk [...]
3 Surprising Ways to Keep Your Teeth Healthy In addition to brushing and flossing, a healthful diet (with natural or added fluoride) protects teeth from decay and keeps the gums healthy. Read on to discover how to keep your smile safe and strong. Tooth decay (cavities and dental caries) and gum disease are caused by [...]
Study shows oscillating power toothbrushes superior By Bill Berkrot NEW YORK (Reuters) – Use of a certain kind of power toothbrush each day could keep the dental hygienist at bay. People who wake up in a cold sweat at the thought of dental assistants with sharp instruments hacking away at plaque on their teeth, or [...]
The Food and Drug Administration in January approved a new device that restores single sided hearing.The SoundBite Hearing System is the world’s first non-surgical and removable hearing solution to use the well-established principle of bone conduction to imperceptibly transmit sound via the teeth. It is intended to help patients who suffer from Single Sided Deafness [...]
Rubbing toothpaste on your teeth ‘quadruples protection against decay’ By CLAIRE BATES A visit to the dentist always ends with the same advice – brush your teeth twice a day and make sure you floss in the evening. Now scientists have suggested rubbing some toothpaste into your gums after lunch as well. A team from [...]
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