World’s first teeth grew outside of mouth before moving into oral cavity
The world’s first teeth grew outside of the mouth before later moving into the oral cavity, a new study has claimed
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Dental cleanings reduce heart attack risk
People who have their teeth scraped and cleaned had lowered their heart attack and stroke risk by 24 and 13 percent respectively, compared to those who never had a dental cleaning
Fighting gum disease easier when fat cells disappear
The human body is better geared to fighting gum disease when fat cells, which trigger inflammation, go away
Sugar-free chewing gums may be ‘no better for your teeth’
Chewing sugar-free gum could be just as bad for your teeth as the regular kind
Sugar-free polyol gum, lozenges, hard candy help prevent cavities
A multi-disciplinary expert panel has recommended that sugar-free chewing gum, lozenges and hard candy including xylitol or polyol combinations
Mentally ill prone to poor teeth
People suffering from severe mental illnesses are thrice as likely to lose their teeth because of poor oral health as compared to that of the general population
Now, oral mucosa cells manipulated into young, fetal-like stem cells
Scientists at Tel Aviv University”s Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine have successfully collected cells from oral mucosa – the membrane that lines the inside of our mouths
Painless fillings set to make dreaded dentist’s drill history
Trips to the dentist is about to get a lot less painful as the whine of the dentist’s drill will soon be silenced for good, scientists say
Twitter is new means for public to communicate health concerns
A study has found that social networking site Twitter is a new means for the public to communicate health concerns and seek solutions
Soon, 3D printer to ‘print’ your new teeth to replace broken ones!
You may no longer have to wait for days and months for dental implants, as soon your dentist will be able to quickly scan your jaw and “print” your new teeth using a rapid prototyping machine known as a 3D
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