Posts Tagged ‘Tooth enamel’
Is Your Evening Glass Of Red Ruining Your Teeth?
You often hear dentists warning against the dangers of eating sweets and drinking fizzy pop, but could your evening tipple be ruining your teeth? According to dental experts, even one of glass of wine per day could have a significant impact on oral health. According to a survey released last week, only 16 per cent […]
Dentist To The Stars Claims Dark Chocolate Can Protect Tooth Enamel
A dentist from Beverly Hills claims that a bitter powder named theobromine, found in dark chocolate, can have a hardening effect on the enamel which helps to protect the surface of the teeth from the effects of staining. Dr Katz claims the same is not true for milk chocolate however as its high sugar content […]
Swimming pools can cause dental damage
A study has suggested that poorly maintained swimming pools can contribute to dental damage. The study, which was carried out by researchers at New York University College of Dentistry, found that swimming pools that are not maintained properly can cause erosion of the protective enamel surfaces of the teeth. The findings of the study will […]
New toothpaste could put a stop to pain caused by sensitivity
A new toothpaste, which claims to put an end to pain caused by sensitivity, is set to hit the shelves. Arm & Hammer’s new Enamel Care Sensitive contains liquid calcium, the natural ingredient found in tooth enamel; it is believed that the calcium will help to restore the tooth by filling the microscopic gaps in […]
Tooth enamel indicator for radiation exposure
Boffins are trying to develop tools which use tooth enamel to test a person’s exposure to radiation. Scientists from Howard University’s (HU) College of Dentistry, Washington, want to develop the enamel testing technology so radiation levels can be tested after major emergencies, like bomb explosions have occurred. Exposure to radiation can create free radicals in […]
Campaigners: ‘Fluoride damages bones and teeth’
Anti-fluoride campaigns have revealed figures which suggest that the chemical can damage bones as well as teeth. Fluoride is added to many water supplies in the UK as the government believes that it strengthens and protects teeth from decay. But UK Against Fluoridation (UAF) has said that it has found evidence that the substance can […]
