News tagged with dental hygiene

Researchers discover new research use for plaque

While we may brush and floss tirelessly and our dentists may regularly scrape and pick at our teeth to minimize the formation of plaque known as tartar or dental calculus, anthropologists may be rejoicing ...

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created May 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Scientists develop new tool to improve oral hygiene

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed a new dental product to identify plaque build-up in the mouth before it is visible to the human eye.

Medicine & Health / Other

created Jan 13, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 2

Body's immune system response to dental plaque varies by gender and race

Will neglecting to brush your teeth damage more than just your smile? Can failing to attack dental plaque increase your risk of heart damage?

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Sep 25, 2009 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Diets bad for teeth are also bad for the body

(PhysOrg.com) -- Dental disease may be a wake-up call that your diet is harming your body.

Medicine & Health / Other

created Jul 09, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Placement of dental implants results in minimal bone loss

Dental implants are frequently used as a replacement for missing teeth in order to restore the patient's tooth function and appearance. Previous research demonstrates that the placement of a dental implant disrupts the host ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created May 12, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1