Studies show strong link between tooth loss and inflammatory bowel disease

by Malmö UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease often coexists with periodontal disease. This is shown in new publications from a European research project that explored

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Studies show strong link between tooth loss and inflammatory bowel disease

by Malmö UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease often coexists with periodontal disease. This is shown in new publications from a European research project that explored

Updated on:November 29,2023 7

Ditching the toothbrush for whiter teeth, fewer cavities

byAmerican Chemical SocietyA new hydrogel treatment breaks apart cavity-forming biofilms and whitens teeth without damaging enamel. Credit: American Chemical SocietyThe first thing people notice

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Ditching the toothbrush for whiter teeth, fewer cavities

byAmerican Chemical SocietyA new hydrogel treatment breaks apart cavity-forming biofilms and whitens teeth without damaging enamel. Credit: American Chemical SocietyThe first thing people notice

Updated on:November 29,2023 8

Toothache bothering you? It may be something other than a cavity

by Emily Wright Brognano,Tufts UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageIn some cases, a trip to the dentist for tooth sensitivity may indeed turn out to be the dreaded cavity, but in others, the sha

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Toothache bothering you? It may be something other than a cavity

by Emily Wright Brognano,Tufts UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageIn some cases, a trip to the dentist for tooth sensitivity may indeed turn out to be the dreaded cavity, but in others, the sha

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Improved mineralized material can restore tooth enamel

byUral Federal UniversityScientists tested the effectiveness of the new enamel coating on real healthy teeth. Credit: Anastasia Kurshpel / UrFUScientists have perfected hydroxyapatite, a materia

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Improved mineralized material can restore tooth enamel

byUral Federal UniversityScientists tested the effectiveness of the new enamel coating on real healthy teeth. Credit: Anastasia Kurshpel / UrFUScientists have perfected hydroxyapatite, a materia

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Study compares pharmacologic treatments for managing tooth extraction pain

by International Association for Dental ResearchStudy identification and selection flowchart. Credit:Journal of Dental Research(2023). DOI: 10.1177/00220345221139230A recent study publishe

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Study compares pharmacologic treatments for managing tooth extraction pain

by International Association for Dental ResearchStudy identification and selection flowchart. Credit:Journal of Dental Research(2023). DOI: 10.1177/00220345221139230A recent study publishe

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Variety in enamel composition may predict later tooth health

by Win Reynolds,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTooth decay has forced unpleasant dental visits on most of the U.S. population. In fact, over 90% of adults have had at l

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Variety in enamel composition may predict later tooth health

by Win Reynolds,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTooth decay has forced unpleasant dental visits on most of the U.S. population. In fact, over 90% of adults have had at l

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Ask the Pediatrician: Do babies get tooth decay, and when do they start brushing teeth?

by Dr. David M. KrolCredit: CC0 Public DomainTooth decay (dental caries) is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases in the United States.The good news is there are ways to prevent it.Even th

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Ask the Pediatrician: Do babies get tooth decay, and when do they start brushing teeth?

by Dr. David M. KrolCredit: CC0 Public DomainTooth decay (dental caries) is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases in the United States.The good news is there are ways to prevent it.Even th

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Black women suffer most from tooth loss, Brazilian study finds

by José Tadeu Arantes,FAPESPDirected acyclic graphs, with the variables and implications tested, for tooth loss according to race/skin color and sex. Credit:PLOS ONE(2022). DOI: 10.1

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Black women suffer most from tooth loss, Brazilian study finds

by José Tadeu Arantes,FAPESPDirected acyclic graphs, with the variables and implications tested, for tooth loss according to race/skin color and sex. Credit:PLOS ONE(2022). DOI: 10.1

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Dental lozenge could provide permanent treatment for tooth sensitivity 

by Alden Woods,University of WashingtonGraphical abstract. Credit:ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering(2023). DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c01039Over 30 years of dentistry, Sa

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Dental lozenge could provide permanent treatment for tooth sensitivity 

by Alden Woods,University of WashingtonGraphical abstract. Credit:ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering(2023). DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c01039Over 30 years of dentistry, Sa

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Toothpaste containing synthetic tooth minerals can prevent cavities as effectively as fluoride: Clinical trial

byFrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainBrushing twice a day keeps the dentist away—but can we improve on the toothpaste we use to maintain clean teeth, preventing medical issues that spiral from po

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Toothpaste containing synthetic tooth minerals can prevent cavities as effectively as fluoride: Clinical trial

byFrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainBrushing twice a day keeps the dentist away—but can we improve on the toothpaste we use to maintain clean teeth, preventing medical issues that spiral from po

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How to get rid of a toothache: The best remedies

by Ann SchreiberIf you have experienced a toothache, you know it's no joke. That searing pain in your mouth can keep you from concentrating, getting adequate sleep and so much more. Plus, not trea

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How to get rid of a toothache: The best remedies

by Ann SchreiberIf you have experienced a toothache, you know it's no joke. That searing pain in your mouth can keep you from concentrating, getting adequate sleep and so much more. Plus, not trea

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How to fix a broken tooth so you're no longer in pain

by Miriam Jones Bradley, RNAnyone who has ever had a tooth crack or break knows the sinking feeling that follows because it almost certainly means an urgent trip to the dentist.While the enamel on you

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How to fix a broken tooth so you're no longer in pain

by Miriam Jones Bradley, RNAnyone who has ever had a tooth crack or break knows the sinking feeling that follows because it almost certainly means an urgent trip to the dentist.While the enamel on you

Updated on:November 28,2023 7