Straighter teeth are easier to clean, which helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease. A balanced bite spreads chewing forces more evenly, reducing tooth wear and jaw strain. Many people also feel...
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TePe interdental brushes help many people clean between teeth better than floss
Interdental brushes are very small brushes that clean the spaces between teeth. These spaces often hold sticky plaque, which can lead to gum disease if not removed. Gum disease starts when biofilm...
End tuft toothbrush for teeth cleaning, helps remove dental plaque at the gum line and around braces
An end tuft toothbrush, also called a single tuft toothbrush, is a very small brush made for tooth brushing in hard to reach parts of the mouth. It targets dental plaque on the gum line, behind the...
How to Brush Your Teeth – Modified Bass Technique
The modified bass technique aims to clean where plaque hides most, right along the gumline, while protecting the gums. Plaque is the sticky film of...
Japan begins clinical trials for tooth regrowth treatment
Japanese researchers have initiated clinical trials for a groundbreaking tooth regrowth treatment, aiming to enable the natural regeneration of teeth in humans. Led by Takahashi Tsutomu, the team is...
New light activated nanoparticle hydrogel may whiten teeth and fight decay without harming enamel
Researchers report a gel that could both whiten teeth and reduce harmful oral bacteria, without the enamel damage linked to common bleaching methods. The gel is placed on teeth and then lit with...
Alzheimer’s drug tideglusib helps teeth regrow dentin and close cavities
Scientists at King’s College London have shown that our teeth possess a far greater capacity for self-repair than previously thought. When very small doses of tideglusib – a...