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Study reveals how overexposure to fluoride causes defects in tooth enamel

Exposing teeth to excessive fluoride alters calcium signaling, mitochondrial function, and gene expression in the cells forming tooth enamel- a novel explanation for how dental fluorosis, a condition caused by overexposure to fluoride during childhood, arises.

18 Feb 2020

Bioactive peptide helps prevent new cavities, heal existing ones

Cavities, or dental caries, are the most widespread non-communicable disease globally, according to the World Health Organization. Having a cavity drilled and filled at the dentist's office can be painful, but untreated caries could lead to worse pain, tooth loss, infection, and even illness or death.

22 Jan 2020

Simple, new test can detect dangerous levels of fluoride in drinking water

Northwestern University synthetic biologists developed a simple, inexpensive new test that can detect dangerous levels of fluoride in drinking water.

16 Dec 2019

Tips for preventing 'wine teeth'

Why do some people's teeth stain after drinking red wine, and how can you prevent it during the holidays?

2 Dec 2019

Sugar-sweetened acidic drinks linked to obesity and tooth wear among adults

A new study published today in the journal Clinical Oral Investigations, has found that sugar-sweetened acidic drinks, such as soft drinks, is the common factor between obesity and tooth wear among adults.

28 Oct 2019

New advance could lead to regrowth of decayed enamel

Modern dental practice is concerned with preserving teeth rather than extracting them, even if tooth decay is present. Various types of fillings have been used, including materials like composite resins, ceramics and amalgams.

3 Sep 2019

Charcoal-based toothpaste comes with 'real risks'

Scientists have concluded that there are no proven benefits for toothpaste containing activated charcoal and that it may actually increase the risk of tooth decay and staining.

13 May 2019

Over-the-counter teeth whitening strips damage teeth and gums, warn experts

Three new studies have shown that hydrogen peroxide, which is commonly found in teeth whitening products, can damage dentin within tooth enamel.

10 Apr 2019

Study finds two new genes in the developmental defects of canine enamel

In addition to humans, hereditary disorders of enamel development occur in dogs, greatly impacting their dental health and wellbeing. A recent study reveals canine enamel disorders similar to those found in humans, linking them with ENAM and ACP4, two genes previously described in humans.

29 Mar 2019

Innovative membrane offers a viable solution for periodontitis

Periodontitis affects nearly half of Americans ages 30 and older, and in its advanced stages, it could lead to early tooth loss or worse.

22 Mar 2019

Scanning children's teeth may predict future mental health issues

A new study has found that scanning children’s teeth could help to predict their risk of developing mental health problems later in life.

18 Feb 2019

New orthodontic bracket bonding adhesive protects tooth surfaces from decay

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have produced a new orthodontic bracket bonding adhesive that protects the tooth surfaces around the brackets from decay. This decay is often referred to as white spot lesions which affects, according to a 2015 meta-analysis, nearly 70 percent of people fitted with orthodontic braces.

22 Oct 2018

No scientific reason available to assume link between BPA uptake and MIH in children

Depending on symptomatic and phenotypic severity the condition of chalky teeth is categorised into three levels. The symptoms of chalky teeth were first described in 1978, with the term molar-incisor hypomineralisation introduced in 2001.

27 Sep 2018

New Crest Gum & Enamel Repair toothpaste may boost enamel repair and reverse gingivitis

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of U.S. adults have gum disease. Harmful plaque bacteria can hide in crevices below the gum line.

18 Sep 2018

Scientists design biomaterial that stimulates growth of blood vessels in teeth after root canal

A root canal ranks high on most people's list of dreaded dental procedures. Although the lengthy and sometimes painful surgery relieves the agony of an infection, a root canal results in a dead tooth with no living soft tissue, or dental pulp, inside.

22 Aug 2018

Tooth Enamel News and Research

Study reveals how overexposure to fluoride causes defects in tooth enamel

Bioactive peptide helps prevent new cavities, heal existing ones

Simple, new test can detect dangerous levels of fluoride in drinking water

Tips for preventing 'wine teeth'

Sugar-sweetened acidic drinks linked to obesity and tooth wear among adults

New advance could lead to regrowth of decayed enamel

Charcoal-based toothpaste comes with 'real risks'

Over-the-counter teeth whitening strips damage teeth and gums, warn experts

Study finds two new genes in the developmental defects of canine enamel

Innovative membrane offers a viable solution for periodontitis

Scanning children's teeth may predict future mental health issues

New orthodontic bracket bonding adhesive protects tooth surfaces from decay

No scientific reason available to assume link between BPA uptake and MIH in children

New Crest Gum & Enamel Repair toothpaste may boost enamel repair and reverse gingivitis

Scientists design biomaterial that stimulates growth of blood vessels in teeth after root canal

Catalytic nanoparticles can effectively prevent tooth decay

Investigating the Unique Nanomechanical Properties of Tooth Enamel

Investigating Enamel Nanostructure with Nanoindentation

Researchers discover new way to predict caries development

New biogenic dental product uses proteins to rebuild teeth, treat cavities

Arrayed CRISPR Screening for Revolutionizing Target Discovery

Innovations in baculovirus–insect cell expression systems

Compound Management and its Crucial Role in Early Pharmaceutical Research

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