Smoking, drinking red wine and eating the wrong foods are all things you probably know aren’t the best for your health, but they’re also among the top things that teeth-whitening procedures can address. Still, few people are going to give up coffee or never eat another berry again in the name of a brilliant smile. “People have […]
In the face of the escalating global waste crisis, where millions of toothbrushes end up in landfills annually, SURI has emerged as an innovator of sustainable practice in the dental care industry and going green. The London-based toothbrush brand recently announced a successful $7.5 million in a Series A funding round, underlining investor confidence in […]
Energy drinks can contribute to tooth decay and other dental problems, according to a study in the US. Researchers at the Southern Illinois University found that the acidity of common energy drinks can erode tooth enamel, the outer covering of teeth. Damage to teeth caused by energy drinks was evident in some cases in as […]
While teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, usually isn’t so serious a health risk by itself, researchers tell the Star it can be a byproduct of deeper issues. Here’s why dentists like Iyer are reporting an uptick in bruxism — and why it matters. Is teeth grinding on the rise? Dr. Michael Glogauer, the head of dentistry […]
Taking care of your dental hygiene can do more than prevent cavities. According to Dr. Martinna Bertolini, an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and more have been linked to dental health. The same bacteria that causes problems in oral cavities, and are typically only found in […]
A dentist’s TikTok video has gone viral, advising when it’s best to hold off on brushing your teeth, contrary to instinct. Dr Shaadi Manouchehri, clinical director at Smart Dental Aesthetics and director at the London School of Facial Esthetics, created a stir by suggesting avoiding brushing after certain events, like vomiting, sparking a conversation online […]
A new tool being developed by the University of Copenhagen and 3Shape will help orthodontists correctly fit braces onto teeth. Using AI and virtual patients, the tool predicts how teeth will move, so as to ensure that braces are neither too loose nor too tight. Many of us remember the feeling of having our braces regularly […]
The Care Quest Institute for Oral Health reports that “early childhood caries remains the most common, preventable infectious disease among children in the United States.”Every year during the month, I visit preschools and kindergartens to get kids excited about brushing, cleaning in between their teeth, making healthy choices with what they eat and drink, and visiting the […]
The notion of water flossing is one that swirled around me for years—most loudly touted by my sister who is self-admittedly lazy with string flossing. But oral irrigators (as they are also known) weren’t a part of my family’s teeth-cleaning regimen until my 11-year-old got her braces. After she was outfitted with her bright turquoise […]
Have you always rinsed your teeth with water after brushing them? If so, we recommend taking that step out of your routine because there are actually some benefits to leaving that extra bit of toothpaste on your teeth. I used to rinse after brushing my teeth — even going back over them with a wet […]