Dental
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Building on the growing link between poor oral health and gastrointestinal disease, research from the University of Michigan has homed in on the possible mechanisms by which periodontitis can exacerbate the gut inflammation seen in patients with IBD.
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After an orthodontist has fitted a patient with braces or otherwise worked on straightening their teeth, it's important for them to follow that person's progress. A new setup lets them do so, without requiring the patient to visit their clinic.
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Tree rings hold clues to the plant's past – and your own teeth might do the same. Scientists have found that the material in the roots of teeth preserves a lifelong record of stresses on the body, such as childbirth, illness, and even prison time.
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A study has offered the first insights into the long-term effects a chlorhexidine mouthwash has on the oral microbiome. The research suggests it can alter the oral microbiome, lower saliva pH increasing acidity and heighten risk of tooth damage.
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A new study has found a plaque-identifying toothpaste can potentially lower levels of systemic inflammation – which has been linked to cardiovascular disease, stroke and hypertension – by improving a person’s brushing efficacy.
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Fillings are essentially the only treatment option widely available for cavities, but now researchers from China have created a new peptide-based coating that can prevent cavities from forming.
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We're seeing an increasing number of organ-on-a-chip devices, in which small pieces of living biological tissue are used to replicate the functions of actual organs. Now, scientists have created a tooth-on-a-chip, which mimics a tooth with a cavity.
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Gum disease is a very common condition, and it's usually caused by bacteria. Although orally-administered antibiotics are typically used to treat severe cases, a new treatment could be much more effective – with fewer side effects.
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We've seen a number of "electric mouthpiece"-type toothbrushes that are claimed to clean your teeth in 30 seconds or less. At a reported 50 seconds, the three-headed BruBruBrush takes a little longer, but its makers state that it works better.
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A metastudy has affirmed the link between gum disease and hypertension, finding the worse a person’s oral health the greater their risk of suffering from high blood pressure.
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It sure would be nice if teeth could just repair themselves. Thankfully that’s not as far-fetched as it sounds – researchers have found a new population of stem cells in mice that are in charge of repairing tooth tissue and could be recruited to help us patch up cavities.
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Getting a filling isn't always the end of a tooth's cavity problems. Sometimes, bacteria is able to get down between the filling and the surface of the tooth, causing another cavity to occur. A new antibacterial dental restorative material, however, could help keep that from happening.
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