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

Updated on:November 29,2023 5

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

Updated on:November 28,2023 17

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

New device for early detection of gum disease

byUniversity of BirminghamChange in area under the curve (AUC) for all combinations of validated analytes for differentiating between health or gingivitis and periodontitis (HG vs. P), health an

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New device for early detection of gum disease

byUniversity of BirminghamChange in area under the curve (AUC) for all combinations of validated analytes for differentiating between health or gingivitis and periodontitis (HG vs. P), health an

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Taking good care of your teeth may be good for your brain, study suggests

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTaking good care of your teeth may be linked to better brain health, according to a study published in the July 5, 2023, online is

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Taking good care of your teeth may be good for your brain, study suggests

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTaking good care of your teeth may be linked to better brain health, according to a study published in the July 5, 2023, online is

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Study: Diabetes and tooth loss together worsen cognitive decline

byNew York UniversityTrajectories of cognitive decline over time by baseline diabetes mellitus (DM) and edentulism status. Solid line, with neither condition; dashed line, with DM only; dashed a

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Study: Diabetes and tooth loss together worsen cognitive decline

byNew York UniversityTrajectories of cognitive decline over time by baseline diabetes mellitus (DM) and edentulism status. Solid line, with neither condition; dashed line, with DM only; dashed a

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How to prevent 'wine teeth' this holiday

by Patti Zielinski, Rutgers University-New BrunswickThe study finds wine menus with robust descriptions and pairing suggestions fare better than vintages and prices alone. Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public D

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How to prevent 'wine teeth' this holiday

by Patti Zielinski, Rutgers University-New BrunswickThe study finds wine menus with robust descriptions and pairing suggestions fare better than vintages and prices alone. Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public D

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Water fluoridation is effective prevention for tooth decay and a win for the environment

byTrinity College DublinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTrinity College Dublin researchers collaborating with University College London have demonstrated for the first time the low environmenta

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Water fluoridation is effective prevention for tooth decay and a win for the environment

byTrinity College DublinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTrinity College Dublin researchers collaborating with University College London have demonstrated for the first time the low environmenta

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