David Clapham, vice president and chief scientific officer of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) in the United States and an international team of scientists have figured out how teeth sense the cold and pinpointed the molecular and cellular factors involved. In both mice and humans, tooth cells called odontoblasts contain cold-sensitive proteins that detect temperature drops, the team reports in the journal Science Advances.
The Oral Health Foundation is calling for the introduction of healthy drinks as the default option with children’s meals in restaurants, insisting that it will significantly help to improve oral health.
New global guidelines have been developed and were announced at the World Dental Federation (FDI) World Dental Congress on September 7.
Some causes of loose teeth in adults are harmless, others require the care of a dental professional to save the tooth.
Anyone who suspects that they have a cracked tooth should see a dentist immediately.
Researchers have developed a new way to grow mineralised materials, which could regenerate lost dental enamel.
Many denture wearers suffer fungal infections that cause inflammation, redness and swelling in the mouth.
White gums often suggest that something is amiss with a person’s oral health. Several conditions can cause white gums.
Researchers at the University of Washington (UW), USA have designed a product that uses proteins to rebuild tooth enamel and treat dental cavities.
Scientists have designed a way to precisely monitor the food we eat using a sensor placed on a tooth.
