***UPDATED: July 31, 2014*** A new smile survey found that a significant portion of the participants are dissatisfied with their smiles and believe that their self-confidence would improve if they were corrected. The study also found that shockingly, many were not aware that it is never too late to repair their teeth, according to a […]
***UPDATED: April 27, 2015*** Thanks to a team in Dublin, Ireland, diagnosing bruxism, or teeth grinding, just got a whole lot easier. Because teeth grinding usually occurs during sleep, many of the billion people who do it are unaware. When left untreated, bruxism can cause severe damage and pain. The new technology, SmartSplint, was developed […]
***UPDATED: March 20, 2013*** After reading horror stories such as this one, it’s really no wonder so many are fearful of the dentist. A recent story from the UK’s Daily Mail describes an incident where a Spanish dentist allegedly pulled out a patient’s teeth after a dispute over a dental bill. The patient, a woman […]
***UPDATED: October 18, 2013*** Researchers are always working toward creating an improved version of the already largely successful dental implant. The latest development from a team of dental experts from the University of Illinois at Chicago and Michigan Technological University involves the use of a new nanomaterial that has been shown to fight bacterial infection […]
***UPDATED: July 16, 2013*** A new report published in the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants shows that dental implants offer not only effective replacement treatment for missing teeth, but are also more cost-effective than traditional treatments. This conclusion was drawn after reviewing 14 studies conducted on the long-term costs of a variety of […]
There’s no doubt that the art and science of tooth replacement have come a long way in recent years. When once an individual was forced to live with an embarrassing gap where a tooth used to be, they now have several options for replacement. Dentures, bridges, and dental implants are just a few choices available, […]