New antibiotic may be a remedy for periodontal disease
Doctors are constantly warning patients not to use antibiotics on their own, as overuse of these drugs can promote drug resistance in bacteria, among other things. Unfortunately, this phenomenon is...
Oral allergy syndrome - everything you need to know about it
Oral allergy syndrome -also known as oral allergy syndrome, oral anaphylaxis and Amlot-Lessof synd rome - is a condition of people who are allergic to pollen (including grasses). The allergy occurs...
Bad breath - not only lack of hygiene is responsible for bad breath
Bad breath happens to everyone - eating a meal and not brushing your teeth afterwards is enough. However, some people suffer from exceptionally bad breath. What could be the causes of this problem...
Periodontal disease and cirrhosis: check out the surprising correlation!
Cirrhosis, a condition that is unfortunately becoming more and more frequent, puts the patient at risk of various problems such as oesophageal varices, ascites or hepatic encephalopathy, among...
Cervical cavities: what are they and what causes them?
Dental cavities are typically associated with tooth decay, but the truth is that cavities of a completely different origin can occur in the human dentition. Such cavities are cervical cavities, which...
Oral lesions indicative of genetic disorders
Genetic diseases have accompanied mankind for centuries and the phenomenon of inheritance itself, although unexplained and not fully understood, has nevertheless been noted. Today, some 4 000...
Pale gums: causes
Typically, the gums are pink in colour. However, their colour is an individual characteristic - some people have lighter and others darker gums, and this is perfectly normal. Sometimes, however, you...
How do I look after my teeth under braces?
Many people wear braces to achieve straight teeth. The components of the braces cover a significant part of the tooth surface, thus making oral hygiene difficult. This state of affairs puts you at...
What causes teeth to turn black?
Black discolouration of teeth is typically associated with dental caries, however, the appearance of such changes in the colour of teeth may also be influenced by the patient's use of stimulants...
Sugar-free gum and caries prevention
Dental caries is one of the most widespread health problems in the world. Poland is the leading country in caries problems in Europe with 90% of the population suffering from this type of oral...
Polyphenols present in wine can fight oral bacteria
The health benefits of consuming wine (in reasonable quantities, of course) have been talked about for a long time. Among other things, the alcohol is said to have a beneficial effect on the heart or...
Shark genome research and tooth regeneration in humans
Tooth loss is a problem that is not unfamiliar to the human species - according to US statistics, only less than 35% of US citizens between the ages of 40 and 64 have all their teeth. The situation...
Drillless tooth treatment
A visit to the dentist is associated with drilling and the drill and its unpleasant characteristic sound. Not to mention such additional attractions as the unpleasant feeling of pressure, vibrations...
Enamel erosion and acidic foods, or why it is sometimes worth using a straw
Acidic foodscan lead to enamel erosion - a fact that has been known for a long time. However, researchers at King's College London took a closer look at the issue and managed to observe exactly which...
Wishes for Women's Day
Dear female users, on this special day for all women, we would like to wish you all the best.
Dental irrigator - what is it?
Adental irrigator is a device for quick, correct and effective cleaning of interdental spaces. An irrigator can be used instead of other products for oral hygiene (such as an interdental brush)....
Acidic drinks can damage tooth enamel
It is not only flavoured waters and fruit teas that are bad for the condition of the teeth and often lead to tooth decay. Fruit juices and vinegar-pickled products are also part of the long list of...
Oral diseases and the risk of diseases of other organs
What can caries or periodontal disease lead to? The first thing that comes to mind in this case is probably a lack of teeth, which can certainly lead to these problems, but they can also contribute...
Oral bacterial flora may be linked to gastric cancer
It has long been known that a lack of oral health care can lead to various systemic diseases. Now, researchers from the New York University College of Dentistry and the New York University School of...
Why do wounds in the mouth heal faster than other wounds?
It is not uncommon to see animals licking their wounds. This behaviour may seem strange to humans, but it turns out that it can be beneficial thanks to the substances contained in saliva. Scientists...
