Tooth loss in middle age is tied to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, independent of traditional risk factors such as high blood pressure, poor diet, and diabetes. Could midlife tooth loss increase your risk of CVD? This was the conclusion of preliminary research led by Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine…

Scientists have designed a way to precisely monitor the food we eat using a sensor on our tooth. No longer will we be able to get away with that bag of chips when no one’s looking. A stick-on sensor might soon be able to monitor your food intake. The links between diet and health are…

Cavities are small holes in the teeth caused by decay. Several home remedies can prevent this decay or stop it before it forms a cavity. A buildup of food and bacteria form a film on the teeth. The term for this is plaque. If plaque is not removed, it will cause tooth decay. Streptococcus mutans…

Eugenol, a chemical found in cloves, has been used in dentistry since the 19th century. Cloves and clove oil have long been used as a home remedy for a toothache. In this article, we will look at the evidence for clove oil as a treatment for a toothache, as well as whether it has any…

A bitter or bad taste in the mouth can be a normal reaction to eating pungent or sour foods. However, when the taste lasts for a long time or happens unexpectedly, it can be concerning. Taste is a complex sense that can be affected by many factors, including poor dental hygiene, dry mouth, or pregnancy….

It is natural for a person’s teeth to become less white as they age. Many people turn to home remedies to try to get rid of yellow teeth. But which treatments are most effective? This article explores how to get rid of yellow teeth and looks at 11 remedies to try at home. We also…

Sometimes, periodontal surgery may be needed to treat certain gum diseases and conditions, such as gingivitis or periodontitis. This type of surgery is commonly known as gum surgery. The procedure aims to treat the gum disease and any damage it may have caused by: regrowing damaged bones and tissues preventing tooth loss reducing gum gaps…

The Association of Dental Implantology introduces ADI Masterclass 2018 and finds out what the speakers will be discussing. Supporting a programme of education for professionals, the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI) is hosting a masterclass at the IET London: Savoy Place on 10 March 2018. ‘The transition from teeth to implant supported teeth’ will be…

If you are sipping hot fruit tea as you read this, you might want to rethink your drinking technique. A new review uncovers that it is not just what we eat and drink that can affect tooth erosion, but how we eat and drink. Researchers have found that the way in which we consume dietary…

Fazeela Osbourne reveals the benefits of Microminder’s Haas in her practice life. Microminder provided my IT support and had been advising that the numerous issues I was facing with my IT infrastructure were due to having outdated hardware. I was provided with a number of financial options, one of which was Microminder’s Haas, bespoke rental…