When you ask people why they don’t like going to the dentist, one answer keeps coming up over and over again: the drill . This tiny device, integral to helping fill cavities and create healthier ...
Steven R. Little, PhD, head researcher from the University of Pittsburgh Dentists may soon have a new, better (and more desirable) method for treating periodontal disease–capsules. A research team has ...
If the tendency for developing cavities runs in your family, you may be tempted to say that you’ve inherited your family’s “soft enamel” (which doesn’t exist, by the way) or simply say that cavities ...
Researchers in Finland have developed the first at-home test for detecting periodontitis. Specifically, the test screens for the presence of an enzyme in your saliva that is responsible for the gum ...
You’ve heard that you are what you eat, but did you know that what you eat can affect the health of your teeth? The most common form of dental damage is the development of cavities, which are caused ...
Invisalign braces provide a more invisible option to traditional metal orthodontic braces. Instead of metal wires and brackets, Invisalign consists of placing a clear plastic tray over the teeth to ...
