Combat Cavities By Re-Growing Your Decaying Teeth A team of researchers at the University of Leeds’ School of Chemistry is developing a pain-free method to combat cavities. The technique uses a fluid called P 11-4 that has a fiber-like peptide. When the fluid is applied to […]

Teenage boy removes a couple teeth after his father refused to take him to the dentist for months.

A woman sedated by a dentist comes out of it with a foreign accent. CNN’s Jeanne Moos reports.

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Having bad breath or halitosis is an embarrassing situation that can lead to problems in relationships and work. Bad breath develops from the bacteria that are present in our mouth. These bacteria contact with the food we eat and release a foul odor. Most people are not aware that they have bad breath or the

Antiseptic mouthwash is designed to kill germs in your mouth and keep your mouth clean. It’s those very properties that make mouthwash a perfect cleaner and disinfectant for other surfaces in your home too. So grab a bottle of Listerine and try these eight ideas for yourself! Disinfect your toothbrush. Wash your toothbrush with some

Smoking is known to cause lung disease and cancer, and is one of the leading causes of death in the world. One of the more obvious side effects of smoking is the damage that it causes to your looks–more specifically, your teeth. Infections Because smoking lowers the body’s immune system, it lessens the body’s ability

Sensitive teeth occur when the underlying layer of your teeth — the dentin — becomes exposed as a result of receding gum tissue (the protective blanket that covers the tooth roots). The roots, which are not covered by hard enamel, contain thousands of tiny tubules leading to the tooth’s nerve center (the pulp). These dentinal

A prototype noise-canceling device that silences the dentist’s drill could make dental care more appealing. Cynthia Graber reports [Sound of dentist drill.] That’s a sound that inspires fear around the world: the dentists’ drill. And fear of that sound itself could play a part in keeping some people from getting their regularly-scheduled check-up. Now, a