2016

Gum disease is a major cause of tooth loss and a challenge to treat. Now, new research suggests why silicon nitride - a ceramic material used in spinal implants - could lead to effective, new types of gum disease treatment. Periodontitis is a serious, chronic, non-communicable gum disease that damages the soft

Early exposure to two chemicals often found in food packaging and fungicides may cause damage to children's teeth that can never be reversed, a new study finds. Lead study author Dr. Katia Jedeon, of the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), and colleagues found exposure to the

Most would love to have the perfect smile. Few people actually get that sort of thing naturally, so a great deal of people look at cosmetic dentistry to improve their teeth. One wonderful way of doing this is to get cosmetic veneers. Porcelain veneers make for an incredible smile and