Should you brush or floss first?
Researchers have found that flossing before brushing may be the ideal sequence for the most thorough removal of dental plaque.
Some tips for choosing the right toothpaste
Here are ten tips for choosing the right toothpaste for you and your family.
Charcoal toothpaste facts and myths uncovered
A charity has looked at the facts and myths surrounding charcoal.
Runners more prone to serious dental problems
Runners are more prone to serious dental problems than the rest of the population.
Frequency of dental visits dramatically decreases after dementia diagnosis
Patients with dementia tend to abandon regular dental check-ups, the results of a large-scale longitudinal study have revealed. The utilisation of dental services, as well as the research group’s general oral health status, significantly declined after a diagnosis of dementia, researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden found. The results are especially alarming since studies […]
Biting and chewing trigger tooth growth
Research conducted by the University of Sydney, Australia has found chewing and biting to be the cause of adult teeth breaking through the gums rather than an innate, unknown force.
When do wisdom teeth have to be removed?
Should you have a wisdom tooth removed if it is not causing you any pain?
Blocking yeast may prevent childhood tooth decay
Though most tooth decay can be blamed on bacteria, the fungus Candida albicans may be a joint culprit in a common form of severe tooth decay affecting toddlers known as early-childhood caries.
Fewer miss work due to oral health issues
Fewer adults are skipping work because of toothaches, dental appointments, and similar problems, according to a January 2017 survey of 1,108 working people aged 18 years and older conducted by Delta Dental.