Father Given Gift of Sight After Implanting Tooth In Eye

Ian Tibbetts had never seen the faces of his four-year-old twin boys. After an accident 16 years ago left him completely blind, Tibbetts had undergone multiple surgeries in the hope that he would regain his vision. But it wasn’t until a pioneering surgery used one of his teeth to reconstruct his eye that Tibbetts was finally able to see his sons’ faces for the first time. 

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How to Protect Your Teeth From Halloween Candy Temptations

Halloween candy isn’t just for kids, as nearly 80 percent of adults admit to consuming some of their kids’ candy on Halloween. Sugary treats are harmless in moderation, but they aren’t all created equal. Fast-dissolving sweets like chocolate and powdery candy are far less damaging to teeth than hard candies and chewy candies. To ensure you make the right choices this Halloween, find out how your favorite candy ranks.

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Newest Accessory Among Female Pop Stars Causes Tooth Decay

What was once an over the top accessory sported primarily by male hip hop artists has now become a popular item among female pop stars including Rita Ora, Madonna, Rihanna, Katy Perry and Beyonce. It’s difficult to understand the true appeal of grillz, but they have nevertheless secured a top spot among Hollywood celebrities. But, according to a celebrity cosmetic dentist, grillz can promote plaque and cause tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath. 

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Dental Tools of the Future: Custom 3D Printed Toothbrush

Looking a bit like a “hairy pair of dentures”, the Blizzident is the new 3D printed toothbrush that’s tailor-made to fit a person’s mouth. By simply biting down, the Blizzident can clean a person’s teeth in six seconds. Engineers use a dental scan to create a computer aided design model of the brush, which is then converted into a 3D object using stereolithography. 

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Health Benefits of Nanodiamonds

Scientists from the UCLA School of Dentisty and the NanoCarbon Research Institute in Japan recently discovered the dental health benefits of nanodiamonds, which could be used to fight bone loss and treat the debilitating effects of osteonecrosis.  Sufferers of osteonecrosis experience bone loss due to reduced blood flow. Ho’s team discovered that nanodiamonds could deliver proteins that promote bone growth more effectively, efficiently and less painfully. 

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Pop Superstar Showcases Beautiful New Hollywood Smile

At the iHeart Radio Music Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, over the weekend, 20-year-old Cher Lloyd, and recent contestant on season seven of the X-Factor UK showcased a brand new, perfectly aligned smile. Opting for porcelain veneers to improve her gap-toothed smile, Lloyd now sports a glamorous Hollywood smile. Porcelain veneers are the perfect option for delivering a natural, radiant smile. 

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Scientists Create Smart Tooth That Can Monitor Health Habits

Researchers have created a “smart tooth” that detects how much time a person spends chewing, drinking, eating, coughing and reading. The smart tooth capitalizes on the fact that activities from chewing to drinking to tooth grinding, all cause the jaw to move in varying directions. Sensors embedded into the teeth can gather information and analyze what action patients are performing based on what way their jaws are moving. 

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