Oral Care News

Dentist sentenced for fraud

A former Boston-area dentist accused of substituting paper clips for stainless steel posts in patient root canals was sentenced to 2,5 years in priosn, authorities said.

Liquorice root fights tooth decay

Scientists have found that two substances found in liquorice kill the bacteria responsible for tooth decay and gum disease.

Stimulation eases burning mouth

Chewing on a piece of silicone can ease the symptoms of burning mouth syndrome, Brazilian researchers say.

Bad foods for teeth-whitening

Eating certain foods and avoiding others can help keep your teeth white after you've used an at-home whitening kit or had cosmetic bleaching, an expert says.

Clean teeth reduce heart attacks

People who visit the dentist regularly to have their teeth cleaned may lower their risk for heart attack or stroke, new research suggests.

New gum disease catalysts found

Normal bacteria which live in our mouths provide the catalyst for the development of gum disease, a debilitating condition which leads to painful gums and the loosening of teeth.

Dentists may spot diabetes first

Dentists may be able to help spot undiagnosed diabetes or identify people with pre-diabetes, a new study suggests

Teeth bleaching illegal

Only dental practitioners that are registered at the Health Professions Council of South Africa are allowed to bleach teeth.

Brush if you want to have a baby

Poor oral health can have a significant effect on the time it takes a first-time mom to fall pregnant, fertility experts found.

Healthy body, fresh breath?

Fresh breath research conducted by Health24 suggests that although health conscious people were less likely to have bad breath, it did affect more than half the respondents.