The Science of Dentistry

Detect Oral Cancer

A clinical trial is developing a revolutionary technique to diagnose oral cancer quickly and effectively.

All Porcelain Crowns

Whatever restorations your dentist determines are necessary, there are actually three types of materials commonly used for back teeth. Gold, which is still the treatment of choice; porcelain, which is unquestionably the most esthetic and a combination porcelain-fused-to metal (PFM) crown, which does not necessarily share the best of both worlds. Additionally, there are also newer ceramic (porcelain-like) materials that we will discuss later.

Smoking Oral Health

According to a new study, smoking causes the body to turn against its own helpful bacteria, leaving smokers more vulnerable to dental diseases.

Biting Forces

Tooth looseness more often than not is a fairly late sign and symptom of periodontal (gum) disease. Untreated, this inflammatory disease caused by bacterial biofilm (dental plaque) destroys the supporting structures of the teeth, most importantly, bone. As bone is progressively lost, teeth gradually become loose and are unable to withstand normal biting forces. Inevitably, as the disease progresses, unabated and untreated, the teeth become so loose and uncomfortable they will be lost.

Chronic Periodontits

Periodontal disease affects the thin crevice between the gums and teeth called the sulcus. This causes the attachment of the tooth and nearby tissue to disintegrate, causing a pocket that becomes deeper as the disease worsens.

Tooth Pain

There is good reason why it is occasionally difficult to pinpoint the origin of tooth pain, which can result from an infection of the tooth itself, or of the gum, or even spread from one to the other. Nevertheless, it’s always important to sort out what’s going on so that the right treatment can be selected and the tooth saved.

Eating Disorders and Teeth

There indeed is a connection between eating disorders and dental health.  Exploring it may uncover some uncomfortable issues but it is important to do so in order to make sure your children are healthy.  Dental (tooth) erosion can be a sign of bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by food binges followed by self-induced vomiting.

Mouthwash

While mouthwash is not an alternative to regular brushing and flossing, it can help keep your teeth and gums clean and healthy. There are several different types of mouthwashes available, and all of them will help do different things for your smile. The most common types of mouthwashes are:

Blood Pressure Screening

Hypertension, the medical term for high blood pressure, is the most common primary diagnosis in the United States. It is a major cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD), an increasingly prevalent public health concern. A staggering 80 million people are recognized as having some type of CVD. Even more noteworthy, a significant proportion of people are unaware of their disease.

Obestiy and Gum Disease

A group of researchers from the Case Western University School of Dental Medicine found that people are better able to fend off  gum disease when inflammation triggering fat cells are lost from the body.