Bad breath is a social disease. It repels others. It affects intimacy with our partner. It can even stand in the way of a well-deserved promotion. Why? In the same way a bitter taste can protect us from eating something harmful or poisonous, we instinctively avoid...
Ideally, our teeth should line up as neatly as the keys of a piano. Unfortunately, many of us have to live with crooked teeth, crowded smiles, or poorly aligned bites. Or do we? Turns out, it’s never too late to get a perfect smile. Childhood, when there is maximum...
Researchers at China’s Zhejiang University and Jiujiang Research Institute have created a gel that permits tooth enamel to repair itself. This is an exciting breakthrough. Someday this development may totally eliminate the need for traditional drilling and filling of...
It’s not the norm to be born with a perfect smile. As your teeth grow in, there is usually room for improvement. When the years go on, you might sustain damage to your teeth or notice they’re not quite as bright as they used to be. In such a case, dental veneers may...
Each night as you drift off into unconsciousness, probably the last thing you’re thinking of is your teeth. However, our sleep can dramatically affect our teeth and oral health. Not getting enough deep, restful sleep is a common, yet overlooked health issue....
