Tag: dentistry

Some have started using an alternative to fluoride in toothpaste. How does it work?

The mineral appears to have some beneficial effects that fluoride does not. However, two Norwegian researchers still trust fluoride more.

Is teeth whitening actually harmful?

“The whitening agent is acidic, so it is not something we recommend doing too often,” researcher Aida Mulic says.

Most people get cavities before they turn 18. It's not just because of sugar

Only one in three 18-year-olds has zero experience with cavities. But most often, the worst occurs in early life, according to two Norwegian researchers.

Light is not a bright idea in teeth bleaching

Proof was given back in 2006 that the use of lights as an enhancer in the cosmetic bleaching of teeth was unnecessary and potentially harmful. But dentists are still using teeth-whitening lights.

Why don’t teeth heal themselves?

Teeth heal themselves to a certain extent. But due to a lack of the right cells they have no chance against visible caries.