When you ask people why they brush their teeth, they’ll typically say things like, “I don’t want bad breath” or “I want healthy teeth.” We all know that poor dental hygiene leads to tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath. But tooth decay has been linked to a surprising range of other health conditions. Alzheimer’s…
New research shows that tooth loss is linked to mental and physical decline in seniors. As a result, doctors are starting to use tooth loss as a potential early marker of decline in older age. The study was published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society and was led by a team from University…
Most people brush their teeth twice a day. We don’t necessarily know why it’s so important to do it – but we do it anyways. Nobody likes going to bed with stuff on their teeth. Today, I’m going to explain why brushing your teeth before bed is so important: Run your tongue across your teeth…
Dental anxiety may be the most common form of anxiety in the world today. Most people don’t like going to the dentist. That’s why sedation dentistry is more popular today than it’s ever been before. Sedation dentistry suppresses the brain’s responses to pain and stress while still allowing patients to remain conscious. When used in…
When buying drinks for your family, it’s not just the sugar content you have to worry about: it’s the acidity. Dental researchers in Adelaide, Australia, recently published a report linking the high acidity in drinks to dental erosion. The researchers demonstrated that lifelong damage could occur to teeth within just 30 seconds of drinking an…
Free sugars make up a large part of our diet. For years, doctors and dentists have warned us about the devastating effects of sugar on the diet. Today, some of those effects are starting to emerge: A new report from University College London and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine indicates that sugars…
For years, we’ve all known that coffee is bad for our teeth. But according to a recent report from Boston University, that may not be entirely true. That report shows that coffee may actually be good for your teeth because it prevents gum disease. The study was led by Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman at…
Stem cells have led to some amazing medical benefits. Now, stem cells have allowed scientists to grow new teeth. At this year’s Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition, researchers announced a new technology that allows stem cells to grow into new teeth. The technology is expected to be an effective way to replace missing teeth without…
Do you struggle with halitosis? What is halitosis? It’s the scientific term for bad breath. So, are you always nervously checking your breath? It plagues millions of Americans and people all around the world. There are even records of ancient civilizations whipping up remedies for bad breath as well. Seems as if it’s been a…
We all want to grab for that candy bar or ice cream cone from time to time. The sugary delight is addictive, but while it’s not bad to consume every once in a while, it can become a problem for not only your stomach and weight—it can cause some serious problems for your teeth. When…