Posts Tagged ‘dental sealants’
Research At Derby Dental Practice Could Provide The Key To Preventing Tooth Decay
Research carried out at a Derby dental practice could prevent thousands of children from developing tooth decay. Sixty children in Alfreton were treated with a new form of sealant before their adult teeth were fully erupted. The dental team believe this method is more effective as the tooth is exposed for longer and has a […]
Dental sealants may cause levels of BPA to increase
A new study has found that dental sealants may cause levels of BPA in the body to rise. Dental sealants are used regularly as a preventative measure to protect and strengthen children’s teeth; however, a study has revealed that sealants can also increase the levels of an oestrogen-like substance known as BPA. BPA, also known […]
Research highlights possible chemical risks in dental sealants
New figures released by Statistics Canada have revealed that over ninety percent of Canadians between the ages of six and seventy-nine have detectable traces of Bispherol A (BPA) in their bloodstream and urine. BPA is a commonly used man-made chemical, which is used to harden plastics, and is also used to make products including helmets, […]
