According to new research released by the University of Sydney, it may not be as necessary to drill for cavities as it has been believed in the past. Although this doesn’t mean that we’ll be able to do without fillings entirely, it certainly may change the way we approach minor restorations. Managing Slow [...]
There are many concerns implant dentists have about dental implants that most people don’t worry about very much. One of these is that the use of dental implants may lead to an epidemic of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ). That’s because dental implants aren’t cushioned the same way your natural teeth are. [...]
It’s long been established that poor sleep is associated with an increased risk of weight gain, but now a new study shows that there’s an unsuspected mechanism that links the two: distracted eating. The Link Between Distracted Eating and Poor Sleep Distracted eating is when you eat or drink a beverage besides water while doing [...]
According to a new report released by the University of Melbourne, sugar-free drinks can be just as damaging to your teeth as drinks with sugar. This is a good reminder that, despite the damaging potential of sugar, “sugar-free” does not necessarily mean “healthy.” No Significant Difference with Sugar Free Drinks [...]
The otherwise small Mr. Ugly pageant held in Zimbabwe made the BBC this week when audience members “rioted” at the decision. The reason: winner Mison Sere wasn’t ugly enough, until he opened his mouth. They say that he only won because of his unattractive teeth, something that is sort of disallowed by the rules. A [...]
