Lumineers have to be one of the most effectively advertised cosmetic dental procedures, but what exactly are the benefits of Lumineers? And why should someone choose the procedure over traditional porcelain veneers? What are Lumineers? Lumineers is simply a brand of porcelain veneers. They are much thinner...

From a very early age we’ve always been told to brush our teeth twice a day, once in the morning and once before bed. Besides being a cleanly habit, have you ever thought about why exactly we brush not once or thrice, but twice a day? 6 Reasons To Brush Your Teeth Twice Daily Reasons Why We Brush Teeth...

Most people know they should floss and dentists are constantly trying to remind us. However, the relief of leaving the dentist’s chair often occupies the mind so much so, that many of us don’t pay attention to those last bits of advice being offered to you, those bits of advice that often include,...

Three Japanese Universities (Waseda, Kogakuin and Showa) have teamed up with robotics manufacturer, Tmsuk, to develop a female robot designed to imitate the reactions of a patient undergoing dental treatment. Hanako Female Dentist Simulator Dummy The female bot named Hanako, offers dental students a new way...

Keeping your teeth white can be challenge for anyone, and that’s because brushing and flossing simply isn’t enough. In order to keep your teeth pearly white, you’ll need to stop smoking, stop drinking coffee and red wine, and start watching what you eat. Certain foods and beverages – including some...

Elevated dental plaque acid is a risk factor that contributes to cavities in children. Many dentists believe that sticky foods such as raisins are more likely to cause cavities because they are difficult to clear off the tooth surfaces. But a new study, conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois...

When William Truscott replied to ad offering a free, two-week trial of teeth-whitening products, he thought he was getting a good deal. Sure enough, the goods arrived, but he still ended up being billed $88 for them. Truscott, who lives in Schaumburg, explained: “They said, ‘If you’re not...

Japanese researchers at Tokyo University, have grown new teeth in mice with the help of bioengineered tissue. Dr. Fei Liu a researcher at the Institute for Regenerative Medicine at the Texas A&M Health Science Center, who is familiar with the study, said the research provides “convincing”...

A girl who developed a phobia of the dentist so severe she would not open her moth to eat, starved to death in her own bed after the hospital refused permission to readmit her. Sophie Walker’s fears developed aged four after a dentist cut her tongue during a routine check up. When she cracked her tooth...

British Iraq War veteran Ian Boynton pulled out 13 of his own teeth because he could not afford private treatment. The former soldier decided to self-operate after being turned down by more two dozen NHS dentists. Boynton explained: “I’ve tried to get in at 30 dentists over the last eight years...