Kids teeth get 2nd chance with stem cells
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Store bought vs custom made Mouthguards
Every year at about this time I get questions about mouthguards. Are they all the same? Surely a chemist mouthguard does the same job? But when it comes to buying a mouthguard they are not all the same. You may recall the media coverage over concussions in sport a couple of years ago – well […]
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5 Fun Facts About Kissing
Every year at about this time I get questions about mouthguards. Are they all the same? Surely a chemist mouthguard does the same job? But when it comes to buying a mouthguard they are not all the same. You may recall the media coverage over concussions in sport a couple of years ago – well […]
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Soda and water
o when we’re out I often see people choosing to drink soda water with a twist of lemon. It’s refreshingly light and bubbly, but it’s not great for your teeth. Now don’t get me wrong – it’s a far healthier alternative to sugary soft drink or even fruit juices. My concern is that people may […]
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Why implants should be a last resort
Why implants should be a last resort Implants to replace decayed or broken teeth have boomed in popularity in the past decade. However, experts warn that a hasty decision to extract a tooth and replace it with an implant may cost a lot more than you think. Dr Valence Roberts, principal dentist at bc dental in Melbourne’s bayside Beaumaris, says implants are being […]
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Chew Gum Test
Occasionally people with dental implants face complications. It’s estimated that 6 – 15% of patients develop an inflammatory response caused by bacteria destroying the soft tissue and the bone around the implant in the worst case. A team in Germany have been working on an easy solution for detecting inflammation early. In future patients will […]
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5 common medications that increase tooth decay
5 common medications that increase tooth decay Medications are supposed to make you healthier, but sometimes the side effects have negative impacts on your teeth and oral health. All the medications listed shared a common side effect of xerostemia, or dry mouth. Dry mouth is a common factor that increases the risk of tooth decay […]
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Diabetes and gum disease
People with diabetes are susceptible to periodontitis, a gum infection that can resultin tooth loss. New research helps explain why… A new study led by University of Pennsylvania researchers unequivocally demonstrates the population of oral microbes (microbiome) is affected by diabetes. Diabetes causes a shift to increase the pathogenicity of the microbiome. Researchers characterized the […]
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Stress and grinding
It may sound strange but many people don’t realise they grind their teeth. The habit can be very damaging to teeth and can have follow on symptoms you may not expect. Exactly when, why and how long you clench and, or grind varies. The habit is usually involuntary and often associated with stress. It’s common […]
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Can estrogen therapy prevent gum disease
Osteoporosis treatment may lower the risk of severe periodontitis in women by nearly 50 %… A recent study of 500 postmenopausal women who received service at an osteoporosis diagnosis center in Brazil, revealed that women over the age of 50 treated with estrogen for osteoporosis are 44 percent less likely to have severe periodontitis than […]
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