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Soon, your dentist might not have to work quite so hard. Technological change is coming to the dental industry and promises greatly improved oral health care for people who take advantage. Key Takeaways: -Smart toothbrushes are being developed which will help people (and children in particular) better care for their smile by incorporating games and…

Dental implants are an effective way to replace missing teeth and restore the perfect smile. After the implant has been fitted, the mouth requires time to heal before the crown can be added.Although the area can be cleaned using specialist mouthwashes recommended by the dentist, the implant should be avoided when brushing. Once the crown…

A dentist has always been able to guarantee patients a gleaming smile and healthy teeth. However, this professional could also affect the probability of developing dementia. Studies have found that missing teeth, bad oral hygiene and gum disease could correlate with higher rates of Alzheimer’s disease later in life. There are several emerging theories which…

The latest research out of the Australian Center for Ancient DNA (ACAD) at the University of Adelaide, suggests that Neanderthals might have been eating poplar which contains the active ingredient in aspirin. They also may have been eating a natural antibiotic mold that resembles what we now call penicillium. This research was carried out in…

New research by Dutch scientists suggests that it may be possible to detect early-stage type 2 diabetes when you consult a dentist for routine maintenance on your teeth and smile. Key Takeaways: – When dentists found severe periodontitis while checking their patients’ teeth, those same patients were later found to be more than twice as…

Dental implants are an effective cosmetic solution for missing teeth, but while an implant is healing some extra care is required during your normal dental hygiene routine. Your dentist can give you guidance about this. After the implant has healed you will still need to take a little extra care with brushing and flossing. Before…

Many people use mouthwash as a way of neutralising their bad breath so that they can smile with confidence. However, mouthwash does not get right to the heart of the issue and does not provide a long term solution. Bad breath is caused by bacteria accruing in your mouth and also by food particles that…

Getting a great smile can often mean extractions, tooth drilling and the insertion of implants. These procedures are usually problem free, but if you have had a heart or joint operation your dentist may advise that you take antibiotics before they start surgery. Antibiotics provide an additional layer of protection from bacteria that can enter…