Completely dislodging a tooth from the socket is not generally considered a reversible process. However, this injury is most common in children, whose roots may not be completely developed, meaning quick reactions could save the tooth. Researchers are continually looking to increase the chance of success in tooth replantation. Now, a team led by researchers […]
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Potential Risks of Clear-Aligner Treatment
An upsurge in the demand for dental aesthetics has led to the evolution of dental appliances like clear aligners. Clear aligners aid in aligning teeth in an appropriate shape within the dental arch. Over the past few years, clear aligners have gained importance as they appear more aesthetic, comfortable, and handy. However, clear aligners pose […]
Childhood trauma tied to tooth loss later in life
Even if children grow up to overcome childhood adversity, the trauma they experience in early life causes them to be at greater risk for tooth loss, according to University of Michigan researchers. Haena Lee, a postdoctoral researcher at the U-M Institute for Social Research, assessed the impact of adverse childhood events on oral health—specifically, total […]
Teeth whitening products can harm protein-rich tooth layer
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 […]
Tooth pulled from inside man's nose after losing sense of smell
Doctors discover a stray tooth in a man’s nose after he complained about a stuffy nose A 59-year-old man went to see a specialist after he lost his sense of smell and had been suffering from a two-year stuffy nose. Doctors were shocked to discover that the culprit was a stray tooth inside his nose. […]