Why do pregnant women have more dental problems?

Pregnant women are believed to face an increased risk of gingival bleeding and tooth decay. But when during pregnancy do these changes occur, and could differences in oral health status, behavior, or attitude be responsible? Two poster studies presented at the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) annual meeting examined some of these issues. Marika Hasunen, a doctoral student at the Institute of Dentistry at the University of Turku in

Tooth Removal Cost in Thailand

The final cost of tooth extraction depends on the type of tooth being extracted, the extensiveness of the surgery required, the number of teeth to be pulled, the type of sedation or anesthesia needed, and your state of oral health. Cutting to the chase, the tooth removal cost in Thailand can be as low as $13 and as high as $57. Therefore, the average price of extracting teeth in Thailand

What is the Cost of Different Types of Veneers?

A veneer is kind of a minor version of getting a full dental crown, but certainly a step up compared to using fillings in order to fill in gaps or cover the imperfections of your tooth or teeth. It’s one of the most popular treatments for changing your smile’s appearance. It’s amazingly effective and it’s more than a single treatment. Before you can learn about the cost of veneers, you need to

How Much Do Porcelain Veneers Cost in Thailand?

A veneer is like a step up to using a dental filling to fill in the holes or dental caries on your teeth or bleaching your teeth to make them whiter, but it’s not quite the level of purchasing a whole new crown to cover your misshapen or broken teeth. As far as changing the appearance of your smile is concerned, porcelain veneers are definitely one of the most popular

Dental Extraction Procedure, Pain, Healing Time, and Aftercare

Even though the most requested cosmetic dental procedure available in the United States of America is tooth or teeth whitening, it takes more than bleach to end up with a smile of perfect pearly whites. You need to be quite hygienic with your mouth to maintain dental healthiness. When it comes to dental extraction, it’s probably one of the most requested dental procedures as well. To wit: • Everyone has

Are e-cigarettes more harmful than regular cigarettes?

The use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) has grown in recent years in part because of a belief that their use is safer than conventional cigarettes, or that they may be helpful for quitting tobacco use. However, the effects of e-cigarettes on the oral microbiome are not well-studied. Therefore, researchers from Ohio sought to investigate how the use of e-cigarettes may change the subgingival microbiome. Their results suggest that smoking e-cigarettes

Health policy debate needs to protect children’s benefits

These past few weeks have been a roller-coaster ride for those of us following the health policy debates in Congress. The controversial American Health Care Act (AHCA) drew strong reactions from policymakers and the public alike, ultimately resulting in the cancellation of any vote on the bill itself. While many are breathing a sigh of relief, it is important to understand what was at risk, especially for oral health, and

ADA Foundation accepts applications for grants

The ADA Foundation is accepting applications for grants to nonprofit organizations and agencies that provide innovative and effective oral health instruction and motivation for caregivers of preschool-aged children. The deadline for applications for the 2017 Samuel D. Harris Fund for Children’s Dental Health grant program is April 14. The program provides grants of up to $5,000, and last year it awarded 25 grants totaling close to $120,000.

Facts in the past, present, and future

I have a problem. Alvin Danenberg, DDS. I am a believer in learning from the past. As a matter of fact, I don’t think a healthy lifestyle or a healthy diet could be understood correctly today if one didn’t study the 2.5-million-year evolutionary history of our species. However, here is my problem. I know of some holistic medical researchers and practitioners who base their current beliefs solely on research performed

New materials designed to fight pathogens, reduce caries

The development of secondary caries and bacterial acid formation leads to many dental restoration failures. However, researchers are concocting clever new polymer-based dental materials, some of them engineered to be “smart,” to combat such problems. During a session on polymer-based materials on March 23 at the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) annual meeting in San Francisco, investigators gave presentations on their research in developing materials with the following attributes:

Both sides claim victory in latest ClearCorrect vs. Align ruling

Both sides claimed victory when the latest rulings in an ongoing patent infringement case between ClearCorrect and Align Technology were handed down by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the USPTO’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board on March 24. ClearCorrect issued a release noting that all challenged claims against one of Align Technology’s patents (No. 6,699,037) have been canceled. The board ruled that ClearCorrect was able to show

IADR 2017: How do value-brand sonic toothbrushes measure up?

Numerous studies have shown that power or sonic toothbrushes are efficient at plaque removal compared with manual toothbrushes. However, these studies often use expensive brand-name brushes, which many consumers are unable to afford. A poster at the 2017 International Association for Dental Research (IADR) annual meeting described how value-brand toothbrushes performed as an alternative for plaque removal. In their investigation, the researchers compared two value-brand sonic toothbrush heads with a