Dental News

What Lead In Your Teeth Can Reveal About You

A study led by University of Florida geology researcher George D. Kamenov shows that trace amounts of lead in modern and historical human teeth can give clues about where they came from. The paper ...

What Is The Best Way To Brush Your Teeth?

Ever wondered the best way to brush teeth? While brushing and flossing regularly is a must, we've compiled a comprehensive list of everything you need to know about how to keep teeth healthy and be...

The Link Between Gum Disease Bacteria And Arthritis

A study conducted by the University of Louisville's School of Dentistry and an international group of scientists from the European Unions Gums and Joints project says a link between oral health and...

Declining Oral Health Linked To Major Health Issues

Reviewed By Ray Spotts Poor dental health often leads to pain and issues within the mouth, but the impacts can have implications far beyond the mouth and teeth. The mouth is a breeding ground for b...

Synthetic Tooth Enamel May Lead To More Resilient Structures

Most materials that effectively absorb vibration are soft, so they don't make good structural components such as beams, chassis or motherboards. For inspiration on how to make hard materials that s...

New Dental Imaging Method Uses Squid Ink To Fish For Gum Disease

The conventional method for dentists to assess gum health is to use an instrument called a periodontal probe - a thin, hook-like metal tool thats marked like a tiny measuring stick and inserted in ...

Treatments For Gingivitis

Due to the natural antioxidants present in green tea, it's actually very good for oral health. If you are suffering from gingivitis, you may also be suffering from bad breath, which is a common sid...

Study: The Secrets Of Tooth Calcium Revealed

Calcium is the main constituent of our bones and teeth. There are six stable isotopes of this element on Earth. These isotopes do not generate natural radioactivity, but make it possible to identif...

Receding Gums Stages, Dangers And Health Risks

Receded gums can also be a signal that you are suffering from gum disease. Healthy gums are tightly attached to the teeth near the margin of the dental crown, with no exposed root surfaces. If infl...

The Link Between Gum Disease And Rheumatoid Arthritis

The prevalence of gum disease is increased in patients with RA and could be a key initiator of RA-related autoimmunity. This is because autoimmunity in RA is characterized by an antibody response t...