Discovery Suggests Humans Understood Need To Treat Cavities 14,000 Years Ago. The Telegraph (UK) (7/16, Squires) reports that Italian scientists have discovered “ancient humans were performing rudimentary dentistry on each other 14,000 years ago…5,000 years earlier than previously thought.” The researchers believe a molar from a “14,000-year-old skeleton of a prehistoric man found in the…
Dental Myths • Put an aspirin next to a tooth to treat a toothache: Don’t — it will burn your gum and do nothing for your toothache. • Use a hard bristle toothbrush to best remove plaque. Don’t — the abrasiveness can damage your gum line. • George Washington’s wooden teeth were prone to termite…
The Ladue News (MO) (5/15, Mitchell) reports on what to look for when purchasing a toothpaste. One dentist noted that fluoride “is the most important ingredient in toothpaste,” since “numerous clinical trials have shown it to be effective against tooth decay, and most toothpastes in the United States contain fluoride.” The dentist also “suggests consumers…
A study from researchers at the University of Manchester found that “the average toothbrush can contain 10 million or more bacteria,” including E.coli and Staph. The article reports that the study illuminates the importance of properly rinsing and storing one’s toothbrush, as well as replacing it at the proper interval. To reduce the amount of…
Check out this video from Dr. Carlos Meulener. Dr. Carlos demonstrates how to properly floss in under 1 minute! To view simply copy the link below and paste into your browser! http://lifehacker.com/clean-your-teeth-like-a-dentist-with-the-one-minute-flo-1694872524
Below is an article published by Times of Indiana. The article lists 8 common mistakes people make when brushing. It’s not exactly a newsflash that one of the most important reasons to brush your teeth is to fight off cavities (not to mention prevent bad breath). But what if the way you brush your teeth…
The New York Times (3/31, D7, Mcneil, Subscription Publication) reports that an Irish study has found that community water fluoridation, which was “long ago proved to protect children from cavities,” also helps adults over 50 retain their natural teeth. The study was part of the Irish Longitudinal Study on Aging and done by researchers at…
Poll Finds Increase In Tooth Fairy Payouts. The Daily Mail (UK) (2/25) reports that according to a recent survey by oral healthcare company Sunstar Gum parents are now paying between $5 and up to as much as $13.25 per tooth via the tooth. The study questioned 1,000 parents across New York City, LA, Boston, Chicago…
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According to the American Dental Association. Yahoo! News (1/6, Bereznak) reports that a company called Breathometer has launched a product called Mint that will measure your oral hygiene and hydration. The app measures the levels of sulfide and hydration in your mouth. High sulfide levels are early indicators of periodontal disease, gum disease and potential…
