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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 known as heartburn. It can appear after eating spicy food or more…
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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
We have tested two 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. Disclaimer: this is NOT 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 process at any step. This is a fully independent test and we are…
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Book review: 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 are many pop-science dental books on how to avoid or cure dental cavities available on the market. These books, which usually claim more than they actually deliver, are often…
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Teeth regeneration and regrowth: current research and future treatments 2020
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 to be sure if we kept our promise! Enamel regeneration First of all, it is important to separate enamel remineralization and enamel regeneration. In this article, we are discussing only the latter one, which means growing new layers of enamel, which your body is unable to do on its own. Most promising work regarding regrowing enamel Repair of…
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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. Our course will be sold as a package that consists of: ebook with all the nitty-gritty you need to never have a cavity in…
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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…
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Enamel repair – regeneration and regrowth
This article is under development, please check back later for more information. Please note that this article is on enamel treatments of the future and does not focus on remineralization. What is enamel? Does worn enamel grow back? What is enamel remineralization? Claims that dental products can regenerate, repair or regrow enamel Can scientist actually regrow enamel? This article is still work in progress and was last updated on January 15, 2020.
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Book review: Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye by Ellie Phillips
We had huge expectations regarding this book as it was marketed as an alternative approach to dental health problems. So rather than classic brush and floss (or drill and fill) approach, she recommends remineralization, which (if possible – when damage is still reversible) is always superior and less invasive than traditional dentistry. The main idea of the book is her System for healthy teeth, which (if followed carefully) should give you good long-term outcomes and in some cases could actually make you Kiss your dentist goodbye (actually we don’t recommend skipping any checkups). But there’s a problem: This book should have been a pamphlet The main problem with this book…
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Remove tartar at home? Be careful with DIY tips!
Have you ever wondered: “Why pay for costly dental procedures when there are free online tutorials and YouTube videos of DIY alternatives?” In this article we will explain in detail why removing tartar at home may not be the best idea (and in fact may be harmful to your teeth!). The problem: tartar on your teeth To start off, there are two kinds of subsequent things that will happen to your teeth if you don’t clean them properly and frequently enough: The first thing that will appear on your teeth is plaque, which is a colorless sticky form of bacteria – a substance that constantly builds up on your teeth.…
