If you don't like it when your dentist checks your gums with a periodontal probe, you might not have to put up with it for much longer. Scientists have developed a new gum-checking technique that involves rinsing with squid ink instead.
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If your teeth are sensitive to hot and/or cold liquids and foods, it's likely because their protective outer layer of enamel is worn away. While there are treatments for the problem, they tend not be very long-lasting. There could be new hope, however, thanks partially to a green tea extract.
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Regular tooth-brushing is more work than some people are willing to do. If you're one such person, then you may prefer the Amabrush – it reportedly cleans your teeth in just 10 seconds, with a motor doing all the work.
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Many whales feed by filling their mouths with water, then straining organisms out of that water as they expel it, using fibrous plates in their mouth called baleen. Now, scientists claim to have come a step closer to understanding how that baleen came to be.
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A root canal can be a lifesaver for an infected tooth, but the process does involve cutting off the blood supply. Scientists have now come up with a way to fabricate new blood vessels in teeth, which may help them to regain important functionality.
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Scientists have analyzed the teeth of Neanderthals found in two European caves, and learned that not only did they chow down on a wide variety of food, but may have even been the first to discover the pain-killing effects of certain plants and molds.
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A University of Michigan team led by Prof. Nicholas Kotov has created synthetic tooth enamel, which may someday be coming to an airplane near you. The material could be stiff enough to offer structural support, while still offering vibration-damping qualities.
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Bacterial biofilms can form on dental implants, causing infections. One approach to this problem has been to apply an antibacterial coating to the implant. Now, however, scientists have developed an implant that disperses an antimicrobial solution from the inside out.
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Tending to our cavities might one day be a much more comfortable experience, with scientists discovering that a type of Alzheimer's drug can actually stimulate stem cells within the tooth pulp to promote natural repair instead.
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Ten percent of dental implants end up being removed due to infections or the implant not integrating with the patient’s jawbone properly. To combat this, researchers have developed new coatings for dental implants that not only anchor to the surrounding bone better, but fight bacterial infection.
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