Americans spend more than a billion dollars on teeth whitening products each year. Although these products can make smiles brighter, new research shows that they might also be causing tooth damage. In three new studies, researchers found that hydrogen peroxide, the active ingredient in over-the-counter whitening strips, can damage the protein-rich dentin tissue found beneath […]
Teeth whitening products can damage the tissue underneath
Teeth whitening products containing hydrogen peroxide can damage the tissue underneath and make them weaker Researchers studied teeth whitening strips and added to damaging evidence Real teeth were exposed to the bleaching agent and the underlying layer eroded Hydrogen peroxide – also used by dentists – is not tightly regulated, experts say Hydrogen peroxide used […]
New dental fillings, with a doubled service life compared to normal seals
Adhesive from the auto industry allows for better dental fillings Recently, a new plant was presented in substance to the tooth filling to double the lifespan of seals in the teeth. A special adhesive from the auto industry, for example, used to make bumpers harder. An American research team at the Oregon Health & Science […]
Brushing teeth twice a day could prevent erectile dysfunction
Brushing teeth twice a day could prevent erectile dysfunction: Scientists find bad oral hygiene nearly TRIPLES the risk of impotence Researchers reviewed five studies on more than 200,000 men’s health It adds to growing evidence of link between gum disease and erection problems Scientists think an inflammation-causing molecule in the liver could be to blame […]
People who look after their teeth are less likely to have insomnia
People who look after their teeth are less likely to suffer from insomnia People who look after their teeth are less likely to get insomnia because missing teeth increase the risk of sleep apnoea Pensioners with under 10 teeth fail to get the recommended seven hours a day Sleep apnoea occurs when the walls of […]