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How to make dental fillings last longer?
Dental fillings are used to fill a tooth after a cavity (tooth decay) has been removed. Every filling has its estimated lifespan, but you can affect this in many ways (mostly by shortening it), and this is why in this article we will comprehensively describe all the important aspects of fillings durability and lifespan. 1. Types of fillings These days there are three most common types of dental fillings or restorations, each having a different estimated lifespan: Composite resins (so called white fillings), longevity studies: [1], [2] – they are made from mix of acrylic and ceramic resins and make your tooth look natural so it’s really hard to tell…
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Oclean S1 Toothbrush Sterilizer Review – Xiaomi Smart UVC
Disclaimer: this is NOT a sponsored article or any kind of an editorial - we have purchased the device on our own and their manufacturer did not interfere in the review process at any step. This is a fully independent test and we are not associated in any way with the company that produces Oclean Sterilizers. Oclean S1 UVC LED Toothbrush Sterilizer Oclean S1 Anti-bacteria toothbrush UVC LED Sterilizer is a product by well know Chinese company Xiaomi. It’s a simple, yet effective device that kills bacteria on your toothbrush between each use using UVC-LED technology which manufacturer claims is 99,99% effective (declared sterilizing rate). The design The device is…
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Teeth regeneration and regrowth 2021: current research and future treatments
Since there are multiple breakthrough news (mostly containing phrases like No more dental fillings!) all over the web we have decided to put together single page with all current and upcoming state-of-the-art treatments that will revolutionize dentistry. This page is designed to be reliable and up-to-date, but please check last updated date (at the bottom of this article) to be sure if we kept our promise! So far this page has been updated over 50 times making it a reliable and always up-to-date source of information on future dental treatments. When will tooth regeneration be available? The “tl;dr” (too long; didn’t read) answer: If you are waiting to have your…
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Replacing all natural teeth completely with dental implants – how much it costs and is it good idea?
Article soon.
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Acid reflux (GERD, LPR) teeth problems – enamel erosion
Disclaimer: please note that this article is mostly focused on GERD/LPR related dental problems and provides only basic advice regarding treating acid reflux itself. Be aware that GERD/LPR may be a serious condition leading to life-threatening diseases like Barett's Esophagus or even esophageal cancer. It should be diagnosed and treated by a physician, not self-diagnosis on the Internet. There are two main types of acid reflux disease: (1) typical acid reflux called GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) or GORD (Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease) and (2) LPR (Laryngopharyngeal Reflux). The first one is easy to diagnose as it causes chest pain often referred to as heartburn. It can appear right after eating spicy…
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Coronavirus epidemic – should I postpone my dentist appointment?
This question is being asked frequently since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic outbreak, which has changed world order significantly. As often, the answer to this question is mixed and depends both on internal (your health issues) and external factors (geopolitical situation in your country). Since there are no two similar cases we encourage you to ask questions in the comments section and we will address your situation directly. So let’s go through some typical cases cases: All of the dental offices in your country are closed This is not a hypothetical situation that might happen in the future – already there are countries that fully shut down the whole…
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Megasonex M8 review – ultrasonic toothbrush test
We have tested three Megasonex M8 toothbrushes with different heads and tongue scrapers (can be purchased separately). This is a very detailed review not only testing the product itself but also explaining well the science behind ultrasound cleaning and answering a series of additional questions in the Q&A section. Please note that there will be also an additional article on ultrasound technology in dental applications as well. There is new Megasonex M8S model available, we will test it soon! Disclaimer: this is NOT a sponsored article or any kind of an editorial - we have purchased our toothbrushes on our own and their manufacturer did not interfere in the review…
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Book review: Balance: A Guide to Managing Dental Caries for Patients and Practitioners
Where can I get this book? It’s available on Amazon in paperback or Kindle formatclick here to buy Balance: A Guide to Managing Dental Caries for Patients and Practitioners We had mixed feelings when ordering a copy of this book – it appeared really professional and promising, but it was already 7 years old and after this quite long time it had only 7 reviews on Amazon (100% positive though) compared to staggering 923 reviews of the most popular in the category Cure Tooth Decay by Ramiel Nagel. This imbalance (pun intended!) suggested that there may be something wrong with this guide. Let’s say it out loud: there’s not! There…
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No more dental caries, ever – online course with ebook
Available soon. We are working hard to provide you with the best guide on the whole Internet, period! If you are interested in learning more about please contact us via email or leave a comment below for more details and estimated release date. We are preparing a holistic course on solving problems with dental cavities! At this point, as stated in our mission 100% of the proceeds will go to a charitable cause of promoting our free information to broader audiences making it a non-profit initiative. In this course you will learn: Why do you keep getting cavities How to heal your cavities naturally, without drilling How to never have…
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DIY dental checkups – self-checking and diagnosing teeth for cavities
This article is under development, please check back later for more information. Before reading the article please read the disclaimer and be sure that you have fully understood it. Caution! This article is for dental nerds or people who would love to see and know more than a regular patient. Please be aware that self-checking your teeth does not substitute checkup performed by a dentist and it should not prolong intervals between seeing your dentist. If anything, it should make you visit your dentist sooner if you notice any spots that bother you. In this article you will learn following skills: professional naming of teeth and their surfaces what is…
