Can the 'good' bacteria in your mouth act as probiotic cavity fighters?
If UC Berkeley's Wenjun Zhang has her way, no one will ever have to brush or floss again.
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Sip smarter: Apple juice effects on oral health are short-lived, but there are caveats
A new study led by the University of Portsmouth suggests our saliva is stronger than we thought. The research, published in PLOS One, is the first to examine how drinking apple juice affects saliva's lubricating properties ...
Sep 3, 2025
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Toothpaste made from hair provides natural coating to repair teeth
Toothpaste made from your own hair may offer a sustainable and clinically effective way to protect and repair damaged teeth.
Aug 13, 2025
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In-mouth hydrogel releases artificial saliva to treat dry mouth
Saliva is more than spit. It helps with chewing and swallowing, protects teeth and gums, and even has antimicrobial and digestive properties. However, certain conditions or medical treatments, such as hemodialysis, chemotherapy ...
Aug 13, 2025
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Magnetically guided nanobots offer lasting relief for tooth sensitivity
Sensitive teeth need tough toothpaste, but technology can also help. Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in collaboration with deep-tech startup Theranautilus have now engineered CalBots—magnetic nanobots ...
Aug 11, 2025
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Tooth nerves that serve as pain detectors have another purpose: Tooth protectors
Until now, the sensory neurons inside the tooth were primarily thought to send pain signals to the brain, but a new study shows those neurons are multitaskers that also trigger a jaw-opening reflex that almost instantaneously ...
Jul 28, 2025
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What ever-growing incisors can teach us about genetic disease
Teeth may seem like static fixtures, but a new collaboration between engineers and clinicians is proving just how dynamic, informative and medically significant our teeth can be.
Jul 18, 2025
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Bacteria from gum disease may cause inflammation, harden heart valves
Gum disease bacteria may spur calcium buildup in the heart's aortic valve, leading to a common and serious heart valve disease, according to preliminary, independent research presented at the American Heart Association's ...
Jul 12, 2026
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Advanced imaging uncovers 3D nerve architecture inside rat knee joints, could yield clarity on jaw joint disorders
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a group of more than 30 conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw. So what could a small tissue sample from a rat's knee have to do with treating them?
Jul 7, 2026
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Social media affects teen dental confidence
Using social media can have a negative impact on adolescents' confidence about the appearance of their teeth, new research shows. University of Otago–Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researchers have co-authored a paper, published in ...
Jul 6, 2026
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