Cara, a Bental tiger in Germany, is ready for her closeup. Donning a shiny new gold canine crown may have earned the 125-lb tiger celebrity status, falling into the not-too-shabby group of entertainers, like Beyonce, Pharrell, and Rhianna, who sport blinged-out smiles. The 6-year-old tiger earned the flashiest smile in the jungle after she broke her canine while chewing on toys. A team of international experts came to repair the
Modern-day British people have more tooth loss and decay than British people from as far back as the 17th century, according to a study covered by the U.K. newspaper Daily Mail. The researchers from Queen Mary University in London examined the teeth of 224 adult skulls from the 17th century and compared them to the teeth of 2,013 current Londoners. On average, the 17th century skulls had nine missing or
Stem cells of the teeth can develop into milk-producing cells when placed into mammary glands of mice, according to a study published on October 22 in the journal Cells. The potential of dental epithelial stem cells to facilitate tooth repair has drawn considerable interest from the dental community in recent years. However, the ability of these stem cells to promote cell growth in nondental tissues is less understood. In the
Anyone interested in experiencing their own personal nightmares can make a reservation to visit the McKamey Manor haunted house in Chattanooga, TN, which promises an extreme experience that may include unwanted dental work, getting pierced, slapped, and repeatedly submerged into water. The tour, which lasts about 10 hours, promises an experience unlike any other and a prize of thousands of dollars to anyone who completes it. No one ever has.
Pyorrhea, more popularly known as periodontitis, is one of the most widespread dental conditions for humans. This type of dental sickness occurs when the periodontium tissues that surround and support your teeth become compromised. When left untreated, pyorrhea can lead to you lose teeth or outright ending up losing teeth when push comes to shove. Tooth loss happens because you start losing the alveolar bone surrounding the teeth as your
Dental care habits can literally make or break your teeth. The quality of your smile, the strength of your bite, and your capacity to chew all depend on how well you take care of your pearly whites. That’s why it’s essential for you to practice good habits such as brushing your teeth, flossing the gaps between your teeth, and gargling mouthwash. All of these help eradicate nasty bacteria that feed
We are officially into November and the last two months of 2019. It’s going to be a quick finish to the year and the decade as well, thanks in part to all the holiday happenings that will be occurring between now and when we welcome in 2020 with renewed hopes and expectations. This is a good time to be planning how you’re going to survive the December schedule with patients
Pericoronitis is a dental condition or disorder involving the gums surrounding a wisdom tooth. When this particular gingiva swells and gets inflamed due to an infection or because of something happening to the third and final set of molars adults get in their early twenties or late teens, then that’s when you know you’re suffering from pericoronitis. This “something” could be partial wisdom teeth impaction and/or poor dental hygiene from the Petri
Three U.S. nonprofits have petitioned the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the Maine Board of Dental Practice to ensure it is enforcing the state’s fact sheet law about the mercury content in amalgam fillings. Consumers for Dental Choice, Organic Consumers Association, and Mercury Policy Project sent a petition to the FTC, stating the board is violating antitrust laws. The groups claim the board engages in actions that evade enforcement of
Virtual care company TeleDentists now offers second opinions about dental procedures to patients. Patients who have been prescribed extensive dental procedures can use the company’s website to connect with third-party professionals who can confirm treatment plans. To take advantage of the new service, called Dental Second Opinion, patients must obtain their dental records and x-rays and transmit them using TeleDentists’ website. A general dentist and a specialist will review the
The November issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association touches on several topics, including the history of water fluoridation in the state and pediatric pain. The article “A History of Water Fluoridation in California: Lessons Learned” discusses the state’s fight for water fluoridation, including the passage of the water fluoridation act in 1995. In other fluoride-related news, the authors explain why medical and dental providers should offer fluoride
Two Illinois women have filed a class-action lawsuit against the maker of an orthodontic pacifier for toddlers, claiming the company’s deceptive marketing and packaging led them to believe that the product promotes good oral health. Shelly Benson, of Elgin, and Lisa Caparellil, of Plainfield, filed a lawsuit on October 16 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division against Newell Brands and its subsidiary Nuk
