Sensitive teeth: Causes and concerns for the average person
Sensitivities can be triggered by many things like cold air, hot food or even toothpaste.
Fluoride: What it means for the health of your teeth
Fluoride is a naturally occurring compound, a derivative of the element fluorine, and can be found in plants and major water supplies.
Best methods for caring for your baby’s teeth
Parents need to be on the lookout for any decay or bacterial growths as these new pearly whites come in, as developing mouths can be especially susceptible to infection.
Proposed treatment method could change the way dentists treat periodontitis, gum disease
The team, led by Dr. David Scott, sought to move away from traditional methods that target plaque buildups on the sides of teeth that patients are unable to remove with regular oral care treatments like brushing and flossing.
Dental care tips: Oral hygiene advice for schoolbound teenagers
Now that the school year has officially begun, students will be focused on sports, studying and socializing. However, dental experts are warning parents to help their kids pay attention to something just as important: their teeth.
Baby bottle tooth decay: Advice and prevention tips
Raising an infant child poses many challenges to parents, but a lesser-known ailment that should be of concern is a condition known as baby bottle tooth decay (BBTD).
Proposed capsule-based treatment could one day repair gums from periodontal damage
A research team from the University of Pittsburgh has developed a new treatment method that utilizes controlled-release tablets to target specific areas of the gum line affected by periodontal illnesses.
Coconut oil: A new remedy for dental decay?
According to medical experts from the Athlone Institute of Technology in Ireland, an unlikely source of nutrition may be a key ingredient in the fight against endemic tooth decay: coconut oil.
50 percent of American adults suffer from periodontal disease, according to CDC report
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on September 4 that, according to its data, nearly half of all American adults currently suffer from a form of periodontal disease.
The stranger side of dentistry: Caring for your “grill”
Grills are removable and are usually composed of gold, silver and, in some cases, diamonds.
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