http://www.medindia.net/healthnews/root-canal-treatment-news.asp Medindia largest health website in india. en-us Copyright 2013. All Rights Reserved. Tue, 21 May 2013 21:56:14 GMT http://www.medindia.net/news/key-to-tooth-renewal-in-humans-may-lie-with-alligators-119035-1.htm In a finding that could help stimulate tooth regeneration in humans, a team of international researchers has discovered unique cellular and molecular mechanisms that lead to tooth renewal in American alligators. The new research was led by the Keck School of Medicine of USC. "Humans naturally only have two sets of teeth-baby teeth and adult teeth," said USC pathology Professor Cheng-Ming Chuong, M.D., Ph.D., who led the team. "Ultimately, we want to identify stem cells that can be ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/key-to-tooth-renewal-in-humans-may-lie-with-alligators-119035-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/taking-care-of-baby-teeth-118704-1.htm biGenerally after weeks of watching your baby give a toothless smile you spot that white pearly popping up from the gums. Soon in about two years the gummy smile will be replaced by two rows of baby teeth./i/b bThe earlier you start caring for your baby's future teeth the better. There are a few simple things that will avoid cavities once the teeth appear: /b Try not to put a baby to sleep with a bottle in the mouth. Wipe the baby's mouth and gums with a clean, ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/taking-care-of-baby-teeth-118704-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/study-shows-how-fluoride-fights-tooth-decay-118282-1.htm Recent study has finally solved the mystery of how the fluoride in drinking water, toothpastes, mouth rinses and other oral-care products prevents tooth decay. Karin Jacobs and colleagues explain that despite a half-century of scientific research, controversy still exists over exactly how fluoride compounds reduce the risk of tooth decay. That research established long ago that fluoride helps to harden the enamel coating that protects teeth from the acid produced by decay-causing bacteria....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/study-shows-how-fluoride-fights-tooth-decay-118282-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/dentist-in-the-dock-after-pulling-out-all-of-patients-teeth-117256-1.htm An Indianapolis dentist is facing a huge legal trouble after he pulled out all 29 teeth from an autistic man who had gone in for a simple dental procedure. Christopher Crist had gone to the Amazing Family Dental to have just three of his teeth pulled. However the dentist pulled off all of his teeth and the dentist's office has refused to hand over Crist's file when the family asked for it. When the incident was aired on a radio station, it received a number of calls from people who claimed that ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/dentist-in-the-dock-after-pulling-out-all-of-patients-teeth-117256-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/research-finds-iceman-otzi-had-bad-teeth-117217-1.htm Researchers are reporting that the Neolithic mummy Otzi had a large number of oral diseases and dentition problems that are still widespread today. As Prof. Frank Ruhli, head of the study, explains, Otzi suffered from heavy dental abrasions, had several carious lesions - some severe - and had mechanical trauma to one of his front teeth which was probably due to an accident. Although research has been underway on this important mummy for over 20 years now, the teeth had scarcely been examined....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/research-finds-iceman-otzi-had-bad-teeth-117217-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/analysis-of-shark-tooth-weapons-leads-to-discovery-of-two-shark-species-in-central-pacific-islands-116890-1.htm Researchers from Field Museum of Natural History led by Columbia University's Joshua Drew discovered two new species of sharks that had not been reported in historic or contemporary records after analyzing weapons made of shark teeth in the Gilbert Island reefs in Central Pacific, a new study published in the journal PLOS ONE reveals. Sharks were culturally important to the Gilbertese Islanders; historic records indicate a complex ritual system surrounding shark fishing and making fishing gear and weapons from shark teeth....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/analysis-of-shark-tooth-weapons-leads-to-discovery-of-two-shark-species-in-central-pacific-islands-116890-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/missing-wisdom-teeth-may-be-due-to-childhood-dental-anesthesia-116859-1.htm Researchers from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine have found that children who received dental anesthesia in their gums between the ages of two and six were more likely not to develop wisdom teeth as they grow up. The investigators analyzed the dental records of 220 patients who had received dental anesthesia between the ages of two and six and found that kids who had received anesthesia were 4.3 times more likely to have no wisdom tooth development compared to those who did not have the injection....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/missing-wisdom-teeth-may-be-due-to-childhood-dental-anesthesia-116859-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/dental-bib-clips-continue-to-harbor-bacteria-even-after-being-disinfected-116742-1.htm Despite standard disinfection procedures used in hygiene clinics, dental bib clips continue to harbor bacteria from patient, dental clinician and the environment, a new study conducted by Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and the Forsyth Institute researchers reveals. Although the majority of the thousands of bacteria found on the bib clips immediately after treatment were adequately eliminated through the disinfection procedure, the researchers found that 40% of the bib clips tested ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/dental-bib-clips-continue-to-harbor-bacteria-even-after-being-disinfected-116742-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/exposure-from-dental-amalgam-fillings-may-be-overestimated-by-common-test-116270-1.htm University of Michigan researchers have revealed that a common test used to determine mercury exposure from dental amalgam fillings may significantly overestimate the amount released from fillings. Scientists agree that dental amalgam fillings slowly release mercury vapor into the mouth. But both the amount of mercury released and the question of whether this exposure presents a significant health risk remain controversial. Public health studies often make the assumption that mercury in ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/exposure-from-dental-amalgam-fillings-may-be-overestimated-by-common-test-116270-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/excess-drinking-of-highly-concentrated-tea-has-caused-loss-of-teeth-and-bone-damage-in-an-american-woman-116194-1.htm Drinking highly concentrated tea for over 17 years has caused extensive bone damage in a 47-year -old American woman. The woman consulted the doctors at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit following pain in lower back, arms, legs and hips for five years. She also had lost all her teeth due to brittleness. Initially her X-rays reports had indicated signs of cancer with unusual bone thickening. Dr Sudhaker Rao at the Henry Ford Hospital had examined her case and diagnosed the condition as skeletal ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/excess-drinking-of-highly-concentrated-tea-has-caused-loss-of-teeth-and-bone-damage-in-an-american-woman-116194-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/chemists-and-dental-hygienists-hate-their-bosses-115956-1.htm Chemists and dental hygienists hate their bosses, not many of us do that. They are the professions with the largest number of bad bosses, according to US jobs and salary website PayScale, News.com.au reported. PayScale asked its users what they most wanted to change about their job, and ranked the number of workers in each profession who wanted a new boss, Business Insider revealed. The numbers speak for themselves. Number of workers who hate their boss, by profession are: Chemists and Materials Scientists - 19....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/chemists-and-dental-hygienists-hate-their-bosses-115956-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/scientists-developed-new-biological-tooth-replacement-method-115542-1.htm A new method of replacing missing teeth with a bioengineered material generated from a person's own gum cells is being developed by scientists. Current implant-based methods of whole tooth replacement fail to reproduce a natural root structure and as a consequence of the friction from eating and other jaw movement, loss of jaw bone can occur around the implant. The research is led by Professor Paul Sharpe, an expert in craniofacial development and stem cell biology at King's College London and ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/scientists-developed-new-biological-tooth-replacement-method-115542-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/video-report-explains-why-cats-lack-a-sweet-tooth-115399-1.htm An explanation to why cats, unlike humans and other mammals, are indifferent to sweet flavors was answered by a video report from the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society. The video was filmed at the Monell Chemical Senses Center, an institute dedicated to research on taste and smell. Prior to becoming Monell's Director, Gary Beauchamp, Ph.D., studied the sweet taste receptor genes of cats in the late 1970s. At the Philadelphia Zoo, he gave lions, tigers, cheetahs ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/video-report-explains-why-cats-lack-a-sweet-tooth-115399-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/link-between-smoking-and-tooth-loss-115134-1.htm Postmenopausal women who smoke are at an increased risk of losing their teeth, says recent study. The study involved 1,106 women who participated in the Buffalo OsteoPerio Study, an offshoot of the Women's Health Initiative, (WHI), the largest clinical trial and observational study ever undertaken in the U.S., involving more than 162,000 women across the nation, including nearly 4,000 in Buffalo. Smoking has long been associated with tooth loss, but postmenopausal women, in particular, ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/link-between-smoking-and-tooth-loss-115134-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/government-powerless-to-act-against-dental-council-of-india-azad-114023-1.htm The central government does not have much powers to act against the Dental Council of India (DCI) as it has been constituted under an act of parliament, union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ghulam Nabi Azad said Thursday. "Under the present act, the government does not have much powers because the dental council has been constituted under an act of parliament. The council elects its own secretaries and representatives," Azad said while answering a query on the DCI scam. Two senior ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/government-powerless-to-act-against-dental-council-of-india-azad-114023-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/teeth-whitening-teeth-bleaching-113931-1.htm The practice of teeth whitening is popular with everyone vying for that million dollar smile! After all, nobody would appreciate a smile that shows discolored teeth. Teeth can get discolored either during eruption or later on. Discoloration of teeth during eruption could be due to high fluoride levels in the drinking water, use of tetracyclines, trauma or developmental disorders. Food, smoking and age-related changes cause staining of the teeth in later life. Superficial discoloration may be treated with scaling and polishing....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/teeth-whitening-teeth-bleaching-113931-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/link-between-tooth-development-and-their-weaning-questioned-by-harvard-researchers-113666-1.htm Researchers at Harvard University have questioned the studies that link juvenile primate tooth development with their weaning and said that tooth development and weaning are not as closely linked as popularly assumed. Using a first-of-its-kind method, a team of researchers led by professors Tanya Smith and Richard Wrangham and Postdoctoral Fellow Zarin Machanda of Harvard's Department of Human Evolutionary Biology used high-resolution digital photographs of chimps in the wild to show that ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/link-between-tooth-development-and-their-weaning-questioned-by-harvard-researchers-113666-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/soft-drinks-can-cause-tooth-decay-113647-1.htm Consumption of sugary beverages, particularly soft drinks and sports drinks, could be hard on your teeth and cause dental decay, researchers say. "There is growing scrutiny of sweet drinks, especially soft drinks, because of a range of detrimental health effects on adults and children," says Jason Armfield from the Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, University of Adelaide's School of Dentistry, who led the study, involving 16,800 children. "Tooth decay carries with it ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/soft-drinks-can-cause-tooth-decay-113647-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/study-reveals-beta-catenin-molecule-is-critical-for-tooth-root-formation-113379-1.htm Researchers from the Chonbuk National University Korea School of Dentistry have published a new study in the Journal of Dental Research which sheds light on the role played by beta-catenin molecule in the formation of the tooth root. The tooth root, together with the surrounding periodontium, maintains the tooth in the jaw. The root develops after the crown forms, a process called morphogenesis. While the molecular and cellular mechanisms of early tooth development and crown morphogenesis have ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/study-reveals-beta-catenin-molecule-is-critical-for-tooth-root-formation-113379-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/treatment-of-sensitive-teeth-with-the-help-of-nature-inspired-advance-112393-1.htm Scientists are reporting an advance toward preventing the tooth sensitivity that affects millions of people around the world. They've taken inspiration from Mother Nature herself. Their report gives insight into the development of the substance, similar to the adhesive that mussels use to attach to rocks and other surfaces in water. The report appears in the journal iACS Applied Materials (and) Interfaces/i. Quan-Li Li, Chun Hung Chu and colleagues explain that about 3 out of every 4 people ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/treatment-of-sensitive-teeth-with-the-help-of-nature-inspired-advance-112393-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/leeds-boy-gets-9000-compensation-after-dentist-fails-to-spot-tooth-decay-112362-1.htm A 5-year old boy in Leeds received over 9,000 in compensation after a dentist failed to spot tooth decay in time, leading to the boy losing 13 of his 20 milk teeth due to rotting. Cameron Jackson was taken to Dr Raymond Matloa, the dentist at the Fountain Street Medical Practice in Morley, Leeds, on numerous occasions by his mother, Wendy, after he complained of toothache but the dentist failed to spot the tooth decay. Wendy said that every time she visited the dentist, she was told that there ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/leeds-boy-gets-9000-compensation-after-dentist-fails-to-spot-tooth-decay-112362-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/adults-most-likely-to-swallow-chicken-bones-and-false-teeth-112281-1.htm A new study reveals that false teeth and chicken and fish bones were the most likely objects that adults swallow accidentally though eight times out of ten, they simply pass through the body without any problems. But doctors say there is no reason to panic as 80 per cent of itinerant bones pass though the body harmlessly, the Telegraph reported. False teeth are said to be the third most commonly swallowed object, according to the study carried out by Dusseldorf University Hospital. A ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/adults-most-likely-to-swallow-chicken-bones-and-false-teeth-112281-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/dental-burr-lodges-in-womans-lung-during-implant-procedure-112152-1.htm A 60-year old woman's worst dentist nightmare came true during her visit to a dental clinic in Sweden after the dental drill dropped loose before being lodged in her lung. According to reports, the woman was lying down as she was undergoing a dental implant surgery at the Vastmanland County Hospital in Sweden when the front portion of the dental drill, known as burr, became loose. The doctors immediately tried to sit her up and make her cough in order to get the drill out but it was too late as she had swallowed the burr....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/dental-burr-lodges-in-womans-lung-during-implant-procedure-112152-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/primary-kids-from-poor-background-have-more-tooth-decay-than-wealthy-counterparts-112068-1.htm New figures released by the Scottish government reveal that nearly half of primary children from a poor background had tooth decay compared to just 20 percent of children from wealthiest areas. According to the figures, more than 67 percent of all P1 children in Scotland did not have any sign of tooth decay in 2011-12 which shows an improvement of 1.5 percent from previous year. Though the public health minister, Michael Matheson claimed that the improvement was the result of significant investment ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/primary-kids-from-poor-background-have-more-tooth-decay-than-wealthy-counterparts-112068-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/tooth-fairy-tradition-could-be-putting-childrens-health-at-risk-111613-1.htm While the tooth fairy tradition is still popular among a number of western countries, health experts warn that such a practice could inadvertently putting children's health at risk following a number of cases in which teeth have been discovered in children's ears and windpipe. Researchers from across London became concerned following misdemeanours of the mythical character and a worrying trend in malpractice. One boy in particular became extremely distressed because the tooth fairy "had ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/tooth-fairy-tradition-could-be-putting-childrens-health-at-risk-111613-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/tooth-fairy-behind-some-avoidable-medical-emergencies-111552-1.htm Most kids' do not grow up without grand expectations of gifts from tooth fairy when they lose their tooth. It is common practice among kids to hide the tooth safely in the hope that the tooth fairy would stealthily arrive at night and place a gift for them. Such fond hopes have turned into bizarre medical emergencies in some cases. Take the case of an obsessive father, who put his child's tooth through his pierced nipple to keep it close to his heart and in the bargain had to be rushed to the hospital to fight a serious infection....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/tooth-fairy-behind-some-avoidable-medical-emergencies-111552-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/vitamin-d-linked-to-lower-rates-of-tooth-decay-110627-1.htm In a recent study it was found that vitamin D is associated with 50 percent reduction in the incidence of tooth decay. "My main goal was to summarize the clinical trial database so that we could take a fresh look at this vitamin D question," said Dr. Philippe Hujoel of the University of Washington, who conducted the review. While vitamin D's role in supporting bone health has not been disputed, significant disagreement has historically existed over its role in preventing caries, Hujoel noted....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/vitamin-d-linked-to-lower-rates-of-tooth-decay-110627-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/link-between-rheumatoid-arthritis-and-dental-health-identified-108627-1.htm Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are more likely to suffer tooth loss due to periodontal disease, finds study. Rheumatoid arthritis causes the immune system to attack healthy tissue in the joints, leading to inflammation and loss of bone and cartilage. This results in a painful condition which impacts normal joint function. "Not only did the gum disease influence joint tissues, but arthritis also influenced tissues in the mouth," said doctoral candidate Melissa Cantley, who worked with colleagues at the University of Adelaide....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/link-between-rheumatoid-arthritis-and-dental-health-identified-108627-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-patch-could-help-prevent-tooth-decay-107092-1.htm A new microscopically thin film developed by Japanese scientists help prevent tooth decay or make the tooth appear whiter. The "tooth patch" is a hard-wearing and ultra-flexible material made from hydroxyapatite, the main mineral in tooth enamel, that could also mean an end to sensitive teeth. "This is the world's first flexible apatite sheet, which we hope to use to protect teeth or repair damaged enamel," said Shigeki Hontsu, professor at Kinki University's Faculty of Biology-Oriented Science and Technology in western Japan....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-patch-could-help-prevent-tooth-decay-107092-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/jayalalithaa-says-existing-examination-system-for-dental-course-in-tamil-nadu-should-continue-106686-1.htm Tamil Nadu should be allowed to continue with its existing examination system for the Dental Council of India (DCI) courses rather than be included in the nationwide common entrance exam, the state's Chief Minister Jayalalitha wrote in a letter to the Prime Minister. In a letter to the prime minister, the text of which was released to the media here, Jayalalithaa said: "I request that Tamil Nadu may be exempted from the test and allowed to continue with its existing system for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate dental seats....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/jayalalithaa-says-existing-examination-system-for-dental-course-in-tamil-nadu-should-continue-106686-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/coconut-oil-could-combat-tooth-decay-study-106442-1.htm Coconut oil has the ability to attack the bacteria that causes tooth decay. It could also be incorporated into commercial dental care products, say scientists. The team from the Athlone Institute of Technology in Ireland tested the antibacterial action of coconut oil in its natural state and coconut oil that had been treated with enzymes, in a process similar to digestion. The oils were tested against strains of Streptococcus bacteria which are common inhabitants of the mouth. They found ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/coconut-oil-could-combat-tooth-decay-study-106442-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/white-teeth-signals-health-and-beckons-mate-106181-1.htm Recent research has confirmed the well-known truth, that teeth enhance a person's beauty and renders them more attractive to a potential mate! Mate selection is a behavior seen in all members of the animal kingdom, and there are various methods by which the male and the female of a species select their potential mate. Many animals and birds exhibit sexual display as a part of luring their mate. Some show off their physical prowess, others preen themselves, while yet others fight off opponents to win over their partners....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/white-teeth-signals-health-and-beckons-mate-106181-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/moms-emotions-can-impact-childs-dental-health-105958-1.htm A new study has suggested that a mother's emotional health and education level during her child's earliest years influence oral health at age 14. Researchers from Case Western Reserve University's School of Dental Medicine started with the oral health of the teens and worked backwards to age 3 to find out what factors in their past influenced their oral health outcomes. While mothers were interviewed, lead investigator Suchitra Nelson, professor in the dental school, believes it can apply to whoever is the child's primary caregiver....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/moms-emotions-can-impact-childs-dental-health-105958-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/brushing-teeth-regularly-could-lower-dementia-risk-105881-1.htm Women who brush their teeth regularly could keep their memory sharp later in life, finds study from the University of California. Researchers found that elderly women who brushed their teeth less than once a day were up to 65 per cent more likely to develop dementia than those who brushed three times a day. "Not only does the state of your mind predict what kind of oral health habits you practise, it may be that your oral health habits influence whether or not you get dementia," ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/brushing-teeth-regularly-could-lower-dementia-risk-105881-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/men-with-beautiful-teeth-most-attractive-bar-rafaeli-105488-1.htm Want to know what supermodel Bar Rafaeli finds most attractive in the opposite sex? She reveals that she finds a nice grin "with a beautiful set of teeth the most attractive thing" in the opposite sex. "Teeth are the first thing I look at," People magazine quoted the Israeli supermodel, ranked at the very top of Maxim's Hot 100, as saying. "With today's orthodontists, I don't understand why people wouldn't fix them," she said. With pearly whites out of the way, the former Sports Illustrated ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/men-with-beautiful-teeth-most-attractive-bar-rafaeli-105488-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/two-perfect-teeth-found-in-eye-tumor-in-indian-woman-105350-1.htm 23-year-old Nagabhushanam Siva had a bulging tumor near her left eye. Surgeons at a Chennai hospital, who operated on it were shocked to find two fully formed teeth within the tumor called as a teratoma. "I was born with an abnormal left eye and it continued to swell over the years. My family was too scared to send me to a doctor. And during the last few years it has grown much bigger. I had blurred vision so eventually I consulted a doctor for help," Nagabhushanam revealed. Dr K Vasantha, the ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/two-perfect-teeth-found-in-eye-tumor-in-indian-woman-105350-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/color-of-your-teeth-can-reveal-your-age-105046-1.htm The color of your teeth may be revealing a little more than your oral hygiene habits after a new study published in the journal PLoS ONE revealed that teeth color can be used to detect a person's age, health and illness. The study was conducted by researchers at Leeds University and Central Lancashire University who digitally changed the spacing and colors of the teeth in the pictures of models and showed them to 150 young men and women. The researchers found that the young men and women were ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/color-of-your-teeth-can-reveal-your-age-105046-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/human-teeth-as-strong-as-those-of-tiger-sharks-105042-1.htm A new study conducted by a team of German researchers has found that human teeth are smaller in size and number, their strength is comparable to those of a tiger shark. Scientists made the surprising find after comparing the micro-structure of human and shark teeth. They found that despite the teeth of the top ocean predator being coated with super-tough enamel, they are no stronger than the teeth found in human beings. "This is due to the special micro and nanostructure of our teeth," ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/human-teeth-as-strong-as-those-of-tiger-sharks-105042-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/shark-teeth-have-built-in-toothpaste-104709-1.htm Teeth of sharks contain fluoride - an active component of most toothpastes and dental care mouthwashes. This helps to explain why sharks are so effective at either tearing or cutting their prey. According to the study, their teeth are perfectly designed for such tasks, never suffering from cavities. While shark teeth contain the mineral fluoroapatite (fluorinated calcium phosphate), the teeth of humans and other mammals contain hydroxyapatite, which is an inorganic constituent also ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/shark-teeth-have-built-in-toothpaste-104709-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/permanent-dental-implants-just-what-the-dentist-ordered-for-the-toothless-104635-1.htm Permanent dental implants can be a boon to victims of edentulism, a condition where all teeth are missing in the jaw. In India, there has been a steep rise in the number of such victims, attributed mainly to improper oral hygiene and increase in the use of tobacco. The permanent implants and prosthetics are made of titanium and bio-compatible materials and is much costlier than dentures. Yet, its long term benefits outweigh the initial expense. These type of implants have been popular in the US ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/permanent-dental-implants-just-what-the-dentist-ordered-for-the-toothless-104635-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/dental-fillings-in-children-connected-to-risk-of-anxiety-depression-104244-1.htm More than 50% of elementary school children in U.S have tooth decay and cavities which may need fillings. For nearly four decades, dentists have been using tooth-colored fillings that contain derivatives of the chemical bisphenol A. Recent research has revealed that these non-metal fillings can up the risk of behavioral problems in children. The study however has pointed only to a potential connection and there is no conclusive evidence yet that BPA causes any behavioral changes in children. During ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/dental-fillings-in-children-connected-to-risk-of-anxiety-depression-104244-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/chemical-that-makes-teeth-cavity-proof-created-103971-1.htm A novel chemical that makes human teeth cavity proof has been created by dentists in Chile. The molecule has been called 'Keep 32' - after the 32 teeth in a human mouth. The chemical wipes out all the bacteria that cause cavities in just 60 seconds in tests. The chemical may possibly be added to any current dental care product, turning toothpaste, mouthwash and chewing gum into 'super cleansers' that could get rid of the underlying cause of tooth decay. The chemical targets ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/chemical-that-makes-teeth-cavity-proof-created-103971-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/seaweed-bacteria-may-help-prevent-tooth-decay-103731-1.htm Adding enzymes from seaweed microbes to toothpaste and mouthwash may offer protection against tooth decay, reveals a study. Researchers at the Newcastle University, UK had been studying Bacillus licheniformis to see if it could clean ships' hulls. But they now believe that it could protect the areas between teeth where plaque can gather despite brushing. Their lab tests suggested that the microbe's enzyme cuts through plaque, stripping it of bacteria that cause tooth decay. "Plaque ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/seaweed-bacteria-may-help-prevent-tooth-decay-103731-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/link-between-dental-plaque-and-cancer-mortality-102563-1.htm Dental plaque increases the risk of dying early from cancer, reveals study published in BMJ Open. Dental plaque is made up of a film of bacteria, which covers the surfaces of the teeth, including the gaps between the teeth and gums. It leads to tooth decay and gum inflammation, with the potential for tooth loss. Dental plaque has also been implicated in systemic health problems. And the authors wanted to find out if it might be a risk factor for early death from cancer as a result of infection ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/link-between-dental-plaque-and-cancer-mortality-102563-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/soon-tooth-tattoo-to-detect-diseases-102433-1.htm Soon, tooth tattoo made from silk strands and gold wires to help doctors detect diseases. The tiny wireless device sticks to dental enamel and transmits real-time updates on chemicals in the breath and saliva. Engineers at Princeton University in America have used it to detect bacteria that causes surgical infections and stomach ulcers, and said it could also be used to recognise viruses, Sky News reported. The sensor is in the early stages of development, but the university's researchers ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/soon-tooth-tattoo-to-detect-diseases-102433-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/report-highlights-need-to-improve-relationship-between-dental-and-general-public-health-102356-1.htm A new report published in the recent issue of The Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice (JEBDP) stresses the importance of building stronger connection between oral health and general health for both individual patients and amongst the community as a whole. The special issue follows the usual format of iJEBDP/i, comprising expert reviews and analyses of the scientific evidence on specific dental procedures. "Yet the coverage goes beyond a review of specific clinical interventions to ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/report-highlights-need-to-improve-relationship-between-dental-and-general-public-health-102356-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/study-says-brushing-within-30-minutes-after-meal-can-damage-teeth-102240-1.htm Brushing teeth within half an hour after a meal can damage teeth, reveals study. After drinking fizzy or acidic drinks, the acid burns into the enamel of your teeth - and the layer below the enamel, called 'dentin'. Brushing at the 'wrong' time - particularly within 20 minutes of finishing a meal - can drive the acid deeper into your teeth, corroding them far faster than they would have rotted by themselves. "With brushing, you could actually push the acid deeper into the enamel ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/study-says-brushing-within-30-minutes-after-meal-can-damage-teeth-102240-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/eating-cheese-during-pregnancy-may-reduce-tooth-decay-risk-in-the-child-study-101837-1.htm bHigher maternal intake of cheese and dietary calcium during pregnancy is associated with reduced risk of childhood dental caries, according to a Japanese study published in the Nutrition Journal./b Tooth decay or dental caries is the most common chronic disease among children globally. Although it may not be a fatal disorder, tooth decay can negatively affect the child's quality of life. Many factors may cause dental caries - cariogenic bacteria, fluoride exposure, dietary habits, and oral hygiene practices are some of them....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/eating-cheese-during-pregnancy-may-reduce-tooth-decay-risk-in-the-child-study-101837-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/read-news-while-brushing-teeth-with-android-powered-mirror-101437-1.htm An android built in mirror by a Japanese company allows one to check news while carrying out other activities like brushing teeth. The 'mirror tablet' was featured at the Japanese Smart phone and Mobile expo and showcases the latest technology that enables the user to check their weight, weather and latest headlines while they check themselves out in the mirror, reported The Daily Mail. The device, which is powered by a humble Android tablet, can display widgets on your mirror, even attaching to scales to give you your weight....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/read-news-while-brushing-teeth-with-android-powered-mirror-101437-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/most-people-dont-brush-their-teeth-effectively-to-prevent-tooth-decay-101347-1.htm A Swedish study found almost all Swedes brush their teeth, but only one in ten brushes teeth in a way that effectively prevents tooth decay. Now researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, are eager to teach Swedes how to brush their teeth more effectively. Most Swedes regularly brush their teeth with fluoride toothpaste. But only few know the best brushing technique, how the toothpaste should be used and how fluoride prevents tooth decay. In two separate studies, Pia ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/most-people-dont-brush-their-teeth-effectively-to-prevent-tooth-decay-101347-1.htm