Oral Health News
- Is Luxury Dental Floss Worth the Money?
December 15, 2022 — High-end dental floss is having a moment, but you play a role in how well it works.
- Half of Dentists Say Patients Show Up High
November 8, 2022 — Half of dentists say patients have shown up to appointments high on marijuana or another drug, according to survey results released this month by the American Dental Association.
- Titanium Jaw Successfully 3D-Printed and Implanted
August 25, 2022 — Move over, Iron Man. Titanium is next. Scientists have figured out how to replace an essential bone in the body in a strong, perfect fit. The approach is now being tested in other parts of the skull.
- Tiny Robots Could Someday Brush, Floss Your Teeth for You
August 23, 2022 — University of Pennsylvania researchers say new technology could be the biggest change to happen to oral care in hundreds of years.
- Tooth loss risk for mums with more kids
March 14, 2018 — If you're a mum, the larger your family the higher your risk of tooth loss, according to a large, mainly European study.
- Is wine good for your teeth?
February 21, 2018 — Spanish researchers say wine could be good for your teeth and gums.
- Could Botox help stop teeth grinding?
January 18, 2018 — People who grind their teeth in their sleep may benefit from injections of botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox, a small US study suggests.
- Dentures and tooth loss linked to malnutrition
December 11, 2017 — Losing teeth and wearing dentures can increase your risk of malnutrition, according to a study.
- New insight into why fillings fall out
November 6, 2017 — A study in the open-access journal Frontiers in Medicine found that people who drink alcohol or men who smoke are more likely to lose dental fillings.
- Interdental brushes now more popular than floss
June 6, 2017 — More British adults are using interdental brushes than traditional floss as part of their dental care routine, a poll shows.