Hi-tech toothbrush can clean teeth in just ten seconds

Dentists recommend brushing our teeth twice a day for at least two minutes each time if we are to keep our teeth and gums healthy, but for those that don’t have time in the morning or before bed there is a new solution that could lower the time spent brushing to just ten ...

This entry was posted in Dental Hygiene, Dentist, Emergency Dentist, Emergency Dentistry, Gum Periodontal Disease, Oral Surgery on 26 June 2016 by Clare Ludlam Tagged brushing, teeth, UV

Studies show that Vitamin D could reduce tooth decay

Research published in the journal Nutrition Reviews has shown that Vitamin D could contribute to a 50% reduction in tooth decay. 3,000 children in several different countries were involved in trials that spanned the past nine decades; the results showed a significant drop in tooth decay in children who had their Vitamin D levels increased using ...

This entry was posted in Tooth Decay, Tooth Wear on 29 November 2012 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Austria, decay, Sweden, teeth, UV

Professional whitening ‘can lighten teeth significantly’

Professional teeth whitening procedures can improve the appearance of teeth in less than an hour, according to one expert. Cosmetic dentistry expert Jennifer Jablow described how compared to over-the-counter products, bleaching treatments performed at dental practices can be more successful, Elle magazine reports. Depending on how porous an individual's teeth are they could see ...