08
May
Mystery of why fluoride works close to being solved
Fluoride may be preventing all sorts of bacteria from being able to latch onto your teeth.
08
May
Mystery of why fluoride works close to being solved
Fluoride may be preventing all sorts of bacteria from being able to latch onto your teeth.
09
Apr
How astronauts brush their teeth in space
No running water, and no place to spit the toothpaste after use. What do astronauts do?
01
Dec
Silversmith Polly van der Glas makes jewelry you can really sink your teeth into. The artist collects human teeth, hair and fingernails, sterilizes them, and incorporates them into silver jewelry. These toothy trinkets and hairy ornaments fetch a hefty price on van der Glas’ Etsy store, but the artist says her pieces are more than just jewelry. She wants her work to explore the fact that teeth, hair and nails were all once part of a beauty ritual, but when they become detached from the body, their meanings are transformed. Whether you find van der Glas’ work to be beautiful or disturbing, one thing is for sure: Stealing from the Tooth Fairy sure is greener than mining for precious stones.
14 examples of eco-fashion gone too far
10
Oct
How the rest of the world brushes their teeth
How is it that some people who have never used a toothbrush have also never had a cavity?
05
Oct
Vegetarian dinosaurs had powerful teeth
Some dinosaur teeth were made up of six different types of tissue. This makes the teeth more complex any known reptile or mammal.
21
Aug
Poor dental health habits linked to dementia
Studies have linked gum disease with an increased risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Now a new study links dental health with matters of the mind.
17
Jul
Is soy milk bad for your teeth?
Study suggests that soy beverages have a higher potential to cause cavities.
17
Apr
Healthy recipes for a beautiful smile
Get brighter, healthier teeth by eating these mouth-friendly superfoods.
20
Dec
Doctors find sugar can help relieve tooth pain?
The simple sugar alcohol mannitol, when mixed with other anesthesia, lowers pain during dental operations.
28
Oct
Why dentists say kids should gorge on Halloween candy
Slowly snacking on Halloween candy every few hours, day after day, keeps your teeth bathed in enamel-corroding acid, leading to cavities.
