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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Stomatognathic System: News and Research on Mouth
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Microscopic plant stones can cause permanent damage to tooth enamel
Tooth enamel, the hardest substance in the human body, may be at risk of gradual and permanent wear from chewing vegetables.
Preclinical study unlocks a mystery of rapid mouth healing
Bite the inside of your cheek, and the wound may vanish without a trace in a couple of days. A preclinical study co-led by Cedars-Sinai, Stanford Medicine and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), has discovered ...
Jul 2, 2025
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BabyBot: Soft robotic infant mimics feeding behaviors from birth to 6 months old
A combined team of roboticists from CREATE Lab, EPFL and Nestlé Research Lausanne, both in Switzerland, has developed a soft robot that was designed to mimic human infant motor development and the way infants feed.
Want straighter teeth or a gap between? Don't believe TikTok—filing them isn't the answer
After decades of Hollywood showcasing white-picket-fence celebrity smiles, the world has fallen for White Lotus actor Aimee Lou Wood's teeth.
Apr 17, 2025
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'Toxic beauty': Rise of 'looksmaxxing' influencers
Hankering for a chiseled jawline, a male TikTok influencer strikes his cheekbones with a hammer—highlighting the rise of "looksmaxxing," an online trend pushing unproven and sometimes dangerous techniques to boost sexual ...
Apr 16, 2025
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Fisher-Price recalls 253,000 baby stroller toys over choking risk
Fisher-Price has recalled 253,000 baby stroller toys in the U.S. because of a choking risk, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Apr 14, 2025
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One in three kids will injure their mouth or teeth—here's what to do when it happens
Every parent has witnessed it: A toddler takes a bad tumble, a youngster flies off their bike, a Little Leaguer has an unfortunate encounter with an errant baseball. Ideally, it's nothing a Band-Aid, some ice, and a big kiss ...
Nov 22, 2024
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Pediatrician explains why children need fluoride
Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay and makes your child's teeth stronger. Fluoride can be found in drinking water, food and beverages, toothpaste, mouth rinses and dental treatments such as fluoride varnish.
Sep 30, 2024
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TikTok craze 'extra hard' gum won't chisel your jawline—it might even hurt you
"Extra-hard" chewing gum is being touted on social media as a means of developing a chiseled jawline. This sort of gum is promoted as a gym for "facial fitness," toning and tightening the muscles around the jaw.
Aug 12, 2024
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