New Study: Changing lighting can cut anxiety for children at the Dentist.
A trip to the dentist can be an anxious experience for children, but changing the lighting, adding soothing music and other sensory changes may help.
In an upcoming issue of the Journal of Pediatrics, researchers in Israel compared anxiety levels among 35 children who took […]

 
After years of grinding, chomping, and chewing, your once-pearly whites may have seen better days. The gloss of lustrous white enamel has faded, exposing the natural yellow layer beneath. Add to that a lifetime’s worth of pigments from coffee, tea, red wine, and soda that have gotten lodged in tiny cracks in your teeth. […]

 
If you’ve ever wondered why so many individuals in public life have such perfect smiles, you might be surprised to find out how many of them […]

Overview
The 20th century saw huge advances in dentistry and major improvements in oral health. Caries and the periodontal diseases have been brought under control, fewer teeth are restored or extracted and the longevity of the natural dentition has been extended for many more people. Improved oral hygiene has been a major contributor to […]

The next time your children get cavities, they might get tooth regeneration instead of fillings.
That’s because materials scientists are beginning to find just the right solutions of chemicals to rebuild decayed teeth, rather than merely patching their holes. Enamel and dentin, the materials that make teeth the strongest pieces of the body, would […]