Having sensitive teeth is not something to take lightly, especially if the right precautions are not being taken. Something as easy as drinking coffee or a fresh beverage can become the worst nightmare, until the point we can be afraid of doing these daily activities. If you’ve felt your teeth hurt before or are currently dealing with this, the following information might be helpful. What Causes Tooth Sensitivity? First, is
You’re exhausted after a long day. All you want to do is let your head hit the pillow and fall asleep. What’s the harm in skipping a few nights of brushing your teeth? You’ll be surprised to find out what actually goes on inside your mouth when you cave on your oral hygiene routine and make a habit of falling asleep without brushing. When you go to bed at night,
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Dental treatment may significantly lower the blood pressure of patients at risk for heart disease, a new study has found. Patients with prehypertension who received scaling and root planing ultimately had blood pressure that measured more than 10 points lower than those who did not. Read more here. Also this week on HuangshanDental.com, more adults have dental benefit coverage, and fewer adults report cost as a barrier
How well do flowable composites hold up for restorations of noncarious cervical lesions, and are there differences in performance between them? Researchers previously reported that two types of these materials had similar results after 30 months. They now share longer-term findings. The study included patients who underwent simultaneous restorations of two noncarious cervical lesions with different flowable composite materials: one with a modified conventional matrix composition and the other with
Sapphire Technology has introduced a new line of composite instruments. The SGS sapphire-tipped composite instruments line consists of 1.5- and 2.0-mm instruments. They are highly machined and polished, and the instruments are virtually nonporous for reduced adhesion and pullback during composite placement, according to the company. The sapphire tips are one magnitude of hardness below that of a diamond, so they will not degrade or pit because of autoclave sterilization,
Why do fillings fail, and does the type of material used matter? A new study found similar results with composite resin and amalgam but that smoking tobacco and drinking alcohol, as well as genetics, may affect success. These findings suggest that genetics could be used to personalize treatment in the future. The researchers investigated the five-year success of both types of fillings in patients and if genetic variation was related
Dental treatment may significantly lower the blood pressure of patients at risk for heart disease, a new study has found. Patients with prehypertension who received scaling and root planing ultimately had blood pressure that measured more than 10 points lower than those who did not. Jun Tao, MD, PhD. Image courtesy of the American Heart Association. This was the first time a study linked intensive periodontal treatment alone to reduced
In October 2016, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs collaborated to develop appropriate use criteria for prescribing prophylactic antibiotics in managing patients with orthopedic implants who were undergoing dental procedures. Tom Viola, RPh. However, more than a year later, the use of antibiotic prophylaxis before dental treatment for preventing prosthetic joint replacement infection remains one of the most hotly contested issues in
Grow Green Industries has introduced a new consumer dental appliance cleaner. The GuardClean cleaning spray. Image courtesy of Grow Green Industries. The GuardClean mouthguard, aligner, and retainer cleaning spray is an alternative to denture tablets and specialty cleaners for removable appliances. It is made with organic peppermint essential oil, antioxidants, and a food-grade cleanser, according to the company. The all-natural spray removes buildup and stains, and it comes in a
Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider, Up to 10% of your adult patients may have pain from temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), including refractory masticatory muscle pain. If conservative therapies are not effective, is botulinum toxin type A (Botox-A) an option? Read our Insider Exclusive. In other Anesthesia & Pain Management Community news, a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on October 31 would remove the mandate for dentists to
A new systematic review has found pit-and-fissure sealants to be effective regardless of tooth type or location. In fact, sealants on premolars may last longer and prevent more caries than those on first and second molars. The authors decided to research the effectiveness of sealants after the ADA and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommended pit-and-fissure sealants for primary and permanent molars in children and adolescents. Their results support
Have you joined hundreds of your colleagues in voting for the DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards? If you haven’t, do it soon as voting ends on November 14, 2017. You can cast your vote for the finalists in our 10 categories. Multiple categories have very close races, and your vote could make the difference. The Dental Excellence Awards recognize the best new products and services in the dental industry. Voted on