Keeping your teeth white can be challenge for anyone, and that’s because brushing and flossing simply isn’t enough. In order to keep your teeth pearly white, you’ll need to stop smoking, stop drinking coffee and red wine, and start watching what you eat. Certain foods and beverages – including some...

Elevated dental plaque acid is a risk factor that contributes to cavities in children. Many dentists believe that sticky foods such as raisins are more likely to cause cavities because they are difficult to clear off the tooth surfaces. But a new study, conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois...

When William Truscott replied to ad offering a free, two-week trial of teeth-whitening products, he thought he was getting a good deal. Sure enough, the goods arrived, but he still ended up being billed $88 for them. Truscott, who lives in Schaumburg, explained: “They said, ‘If you’re not...

Japanese researchers at Tokyo University, have grown new teeth in mice with the help of bioengineered tissue. Dr. Fei Liu a researcher at the Institute for Regenerative Medicine at the Texas A&M Health Science Center, who is familiar with the study, said the research provides “convincing”...

A girl who developed a phobia of the dentist so severe she would not open her moth to eat, starved to death in her own bed after the hospital refused permission to readmit her. Sophie Walker’s fears developed aged four after a dentist cut her tongue during a routine check up. When she cracked her tooth...

British Iraq War veteran Ian Boynton pulled out 13 of his own teeth because he could not afford private treatment. The former soldier decided to self-operate after being turned down by more two dozen NHS dentists. Boynton explained: “I’ve tried to get in at 30 dentists over the last eight years...

Caffeine is the most widely used stimulant in the world. Some choose to consume caffeine because they ‘acquired a taste’ for it, others (like myself for example) only choose to drink coffee it when they wish to fight off sleep. There are a number of tips to help you get optimally wired when...

The new gumEase G100 promises to give dental patients an alternative way to numb the mouth without the use of anesthesia. The product is prepared by simply placing it in the freezer until optimal temperature is reached. The proprietary solutions inside the mouthpiece prevent it from freezing, allowing it to...

After our post on dental self-care-techniques we were asked if a metal filling should be replaced with composite materials, this can be quite expensive but was recommended to the patient by the dentist. There are a few reasons why your filling may need to be replaced. The first most obvious reason is that...

Basic Hygiene Seeing your dentist for a check up twice a year can greatly reduce the risk of gum disease, tooth decay or bad breath. This is why in all of our medical packages we include a free dental check-up upon request. Many people choose to ignore this advice and only visit the dentist once a problem...