No more pain at the dentist? British scientists have found a gene that rebuilds teeth
Stem cells are used in many different areas of medicine, as they can transform into other specialised cells in the body. A new discovery has found an application in dentistry: scientists have...
Root canal treatment - characteristics
Root canal treatment (endodontic treatment) is the treatment of an irreversible inflammatory process occurring in the tooth pulp. The inflammation is the result of neglected or incorrectly treated...
Facial pain: the cause may be more than just dental disease
Facial pain in general is a rather common complaint, which is due to the fact that the problem has extremely varied causes. The same term is used to describe pain caused by diseases of the...
Periodontitis - what is it and how to treat it?
Gums, alveolar mucosa, root cementum, alveolar bone, ligaments, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves and connective tissue - these are the components of the periodontium. Their total surface area...
Electric or sonic toothbrush - which is better for your teeth?
In addition to traditional toothbrushes and electric toothbrushes, sonic toothbrushes have appeared on the oral hygiene market. Which one should we choose to meet our expectations?
Antibiotics and growing teeth - what to watch out for?
Can medicines ... spoil your teeth? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Some antibiotics can have side effects that negatively affect the development of teeth.
What are periodontal diseases?
The periodontium is the set of tissues that surround and immobilise the tooth. Periodontal disease is a common ailment that should be treated by a specialist.
Oral bacteria and stroke - what could they have in common?
Ischaemic stroke is the most common form of stroke and is associated with the formation of thrombi in the arteries that supply structures in the central nervous system. Atherosclerosis is considered...
Burning Mouth Syndrome
Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is a hot/burning sensation involving the lips, tongue, gums, inside of the cheek and palate. It is sometimes referred to as glossodynia.
Modern endodontic treatment
Endodontics (root canal treatment) refers to the treatment of diseases of the tooth pulp and periapical tissues. It is one of the most difficult therapies in conservative dentistry. Until recently,...
What could be the adverse effects of teeth whitening?
Teeth whitening is simply fashionable in modern times - it is estimated that more than 40 million people used teeth whitening products in 2018 in the US alone. While the aesthetic effects of these...
Professional teeth cleaning - what does it involve?
Neglected teeth make us smile less often and make us less confident. In order to improve the condition of our teeth, it is advisable to have a professional teeth cleaning every 6-12 months. This...
Dental problems in patients with obesity
Overweight and obesity are problems whose scale is very large worldwide, posing both a medical and an economic problem. The increasing number of deaths due to this reason and the increase in the...
Computed tomography in implant treatment planning
The basis for implant treatment planning is a CT scan. The three-dimensional image makes it possible to obtain precise information on the amount of bone present at the planned treatment site, thus...
Research on tooth regeneration - are we close to tooth regeneration in humans?
In different vertebrate species, there are considerable variations in dentition. While fish and reptiles may change their teeth several times during their lifetime, humans only have two sets of teeth...
Occlusal teeth - rare cases
Arboriculated teeth are a rare case of hyperdontia, the phenomenon of excess teeth. Their detection rate is low, as they are usually noticed incidentally when X-rays are taken to diagnose other...
There is no clear information on how we should clean our teeth
Advice on the best way to brush children's adult teeth is confusing and inconsistent, according to UK researchers at University College. They also claim that there is no clear information on how...
Gum pain: what could be the causes?
Gum pain is not a common ailment and when it does happen to someone, it is when it usually causes concern. It can have very trivial causes and be due to incorrect brushing of the teeth, but it can...
Borings without pain? What to ask the dentist during a visit
Does drilling always have to hurt? We can slowly forget about traditional tooth drilling - more and more new methods are appearing on the dental market that allow us to forget about pain.
Xylitol: can birch sugar be beneficial to health?
Xylitol (also known as birch sugar) is one of the sweeteners available other than traditional sugar. Advocates of the use of xylitol for sweetening usually point out, first and foremost, that it has...
Is receding gums dangerous?
Underestimating receding gums can cause many health problems. Gum disease develops slowly, but the consequences can be extremely serious. How do you recognise receding gums? How can it be remedied?
Headache vs... diseased teeth. What should you be concerned about?
Could a headache be caused by... diseased teeth? Tooth decay, gum problems and inflammation can cause a number of negative effects, and a headache is one of them.
Tooth loss and hypertension: despite appearances, there is a link between the two
Tooth loss is mainly associated with the fact that it leads to the need to change one's diet or to replace the resulting cavities with the use of dentures, for example. While this phenomenon is...
