Gum disease is a common problem that can lead to bad breath, swollen gums and tooth loss if untreated.
Source: Health Day
A new chemical solution jointly developed by the University of Adelaide's Dental School and Australian company Dentalife could radically reduce the chance of infection associated with root canal work.
Source: Medical Xpress
Clear, plastic aligners have been growing in popularity as alternatives to bulky, metal braces. And once the teeth are straightened, patients graduate to plastic retainers to maintain the perfect smile. But these appliances can become contaminated, so one group is now reporting that they have developed a film to prevent bacteria from growing on them.
Source: Science Daily
Researchers have developed a new way to grow mineralized materials which could regenerate hard tissues such as dental enamel and bone.
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Dentures are false teeth that can be easily taken out or put back in a person's mouth. While they'll never feel exactly like a person's real teeth, they'll make it easier for a person to eat, and will fill space that was once occupied by actual pearly whites.
Source: Health Day
