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Teeth cavities start in the gut

29/12/2009

New research provides insights into the genetic makeup of a germ that causes cavities, and shows why the germ does such a great job of colonising the mouth.

 
 
 

Amino acid key to strong teeth

23/12/2009

Scientists have identified the way a simple amino acid makes human teeth strong and resilient.

 
 
 

Trouble thinking? See the dentist

13/11/2009

A new study hints that good oral care - regular brushing and flossing and trips to the dentist - may help ageing adults keep their thinking skills intact.

 
 
 

How your tongue tastes bubbles

16/10/2009

Like the fizz of a soft drink? Thank your tongue's sour-sensing taste buds.

 
 
 

Drool excessively? Try surgery

25/9/2009

If you feel as though you drool too much, studies suggest you should seriously consider surgery to take care of it, say researchers.

 
 
 

Gum disease may cause cancer

14/9/2009

The health hazards associated with chronic periodontitis (gum disease) extend way beyond the mouth.

 
 
 

Mercury dental fillings harmless

29/7/2009

The US Food and Drug Administration said that silver-coloured dental fillings that contain mercury are safe for patients, but added they are considered "moderate risk" devices.

 
 
 

Receding gum treatment success

24/7/2009

A therapy that helps regenerate receding gum tissue seems to hold up over the long term - and may offer patients an alternative to more-extensive dental surgery.

 
 
 

Memory, oral health linked

17/7/2009

The National Institutes of Health has awarded $1.3 million to an interdisciplinary team that will investigate how people's oral health might affect their memory, and vice versa.

 
 
 

Bile acids used to fill cavities

21/5/2009

Scientists in Canada and China have developed a hardy material using human bile acids, which they hope can be used to fill dental cavities.

 
 
 
 

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