The
health of our teeth has an enormous impact on the overall health of our bodies.
Because of this, it’s important to know the facts when caring for your teeth
and gums. Should your wisdom teeth be removed? Are teeth whitening products
hurting your enamel? To read the full article, please click here.
A new
review published in The Cochrane Library
found that patients who regularly used fluoride toothpaste containing the
antibacterial agent, triclosan and a copolymer saw a noticeable reduction in
the presence of plaque and gingivitis as well as bleeding gums and tooth decay.
The study compared the use of toothpaste containing fluoride only with the use
of a triclosan/copolymer toothpaste. While further research is needed, the ADA
is not surprised by the findings. For the full article, click here.
We’ve
all heard of dental art in the form of gold crowns and grillz, but now, tooth
tattoos are becoming increasingly popular. For around $100 plus the cost of the
crown, patients can tattoo any image, from their dog to a favorite sports team
logo, on their teeth. The only restriction is that patients must be in need of
a crown in order to get the tattoo. For the full article click here.
In an
effort to improve the dental hygiene habits of the UK, Oral B has launched
their Smart Series Electric Toothbrush. The toothbrush communicates with a
smart phone app to promote better more efficient tooth brushing. Users can
select from multiple brushing modes, such as sensitive, deep clean, daily
clean, tongue cleaning, whitening and gum care. The toothbrush hit the UK
market today. For the full article click here.
If your
teeth could speak, what would they say about your health? Our teeth, gums and
tongue are powerful communicators of the overall health of our bodies. They can
show signs of many different illnesses, diseases and addictions, often before a
patient experiences any noticeable symptoms. To find out what your
teeth are telling you, please click here.
When two
dads grew tired of the daily tooth brushing battle, they decided to design a
gaming toothbrush that would transform the brushing ritual into a fun and
interactive game for kids. The result: Grush Brush. The Grush Brush uses motion
sensors and a wireless connection to monitor kids’ brushing habits. Each Grush
Brush comes with games that encourage children to improve their dental habits.
For the full article, click here.
Good oral health is essential to the overall wellbeing and
development of children. To ensure your child is mouth healthy, you need to
provide a well-balanced nutritional menu each day. Children should eat a
combination of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains and dairy. It’s
also important to follow strict guidelines when introducing a bottle, pacifier
and sippy cup to your infant or toddler. For the full article, please click here.
