ABC News reports on material scientists starting the right chemicals in order to rebuild decayed teeth.
…materials scientists are beginning to find just the right solutions of chemicals to rebuild decayed teeth, rather than merely patching their holes. Enamel and dentin, the materials that make teeth the strongest pieces of the body, would replace the gold or ceramic fillings that currently return teeth to working order.
This video talks about the arguments about fluoride added into drinking water, representing it as a waste product that can harm a person’s health.
The debate about fluoride has raged for nearly 60 years. Fluoridation has even been called a communist plot… “Fluoride is not only a great rat poison, but it is toxic to human beings.”
We’re here to tell you about an amazing breakthrough in dentistry. A brand new laser is helping spot tooth decay long before an x-ray can, and its been a helpful tool for early detection of disease.
Telegraph reports on researchers discovering new material that could make dental fillings obsolete.
Researchers say they have developed a way of regrowing dentine, the yellow mineral substance in the middle of teeth that is most affected by decay. They hope that within a decade, dentists will be able to use the technique and eliminate the need for fillings.
Scienceblog talks about how energy drinks can ruin teeth and lead to tooth erosion, effecting teeth enamel.
Previous scientific research findings have helped to warn consumers that the pH (potential of hydrogen) levels in beverages such as soda could lead to tooth erosion, the breakdown of tooth structure caused by the effect of acid on the teeth that leads to decay. The studies revealed that, whether diet or regular, ice tea or root beer, the acidity level in popular beverages that consumers drink every day contributes to the erosion of enamel.
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The National Post talks about how how carbohydrates and sugar promote tooth decay and how you should avoid the two if you won’t have the chance to brush your teeth right after.
“Any kind of carbohydrate that sits and ferments in the mouth can have an adverse effect,” she says. “Bacteria mix with sugars to form an acid that will then attack the enamel of your teeth and promote cavities. This, of course, depends on how much carbohydrate you consume and how long it stays in your mouth.”
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