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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: What will you need to self-check your teeth? While…
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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?
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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.…
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Do teeth get brittle with age?
The answer to this question is mixed. Human teeth are generally designed to last a lifetime but since our lifespans increased dramatically and often our habits changed for worse it became a lot more challenging. It’s important two consider two external layers of teeth separately – first one, called dentin is the living part inside each tooth and research shows that it actually grows weaker with age in some people. This layer is similar to your bones – you can keep it in good shape by a proper diet that includes calcium, and vitamins like D, K2, C and E. Please note that hormonal changes related to menopause or pregnancy…
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Why are my teeth cracking and breaking off?
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Is it a crack or a craze line?
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Can a broken front tooth be saved?
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Is it normal to have small cracks in your teeth?
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Can you feel craze lines with tongue?
