Archive for November, 2015

How bacteria-fighting 3-D-printed teeth could affect dentistry

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from nytimes.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr -Kevin Grocki “The latest 3-D printing innovation could change the way you think about your annual visit to the dentist. That’s because Dutch researchers at the University of Groningen are working on the creation of a 3-D-printed tooth made of an antimicrobial plastic […]

What soda does to your teeth

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from yahoo.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – dcJohn “This one’s for you, devoted soda-lovers: Buzzfeed took a look at what drinking soda does to your teeth over time, and the results are not pretty. Check them out in the video. ” See full article on yahoo.com Commentary: As stated in the […]

9 Ways You Didn’t Know You’re Damaging Your Teeth

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from yahoo.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Riccardo Cuppini “Ninety-four percent of people say the first thing that notice about people is their smile. Beautiful teeth convey so much – happiness, confidence, warmth and attractiveness. And the key to a pretty smile, of course, is a gorgeous set of […]

Floyd Mayweather

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from thepostgame.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – MartialArtsNomad.com “Floyd Mayweather Has Customized Mouthguards With Diamonds, $100 Bills Floyd Mayweather can’t help but surround himself with money. It’s on his bed, on his birthday cake and, now, in his mouth.TMZ is reporting that Mayweather, who is preparing for a […]

Secondhand smoke — the cavity connection

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from dallasnews.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – DucDigital “Children exposed to secondhand smoke at 4 months of age may be at risk for tooth decay by age 3, Japanese researchers report. Those children were roughly twice as likely to have cavities as kids whose parents didn’t smoke. A mother’s tobacco […]

Goodbye, Dentures: Improved Dental Implants Gaining Favor

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from nytimes.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr -dentist-mumbai-dental-clinic “A dental implant is an artificial tooth made of metal with a porcelain coating designed to make it look real. Its most important component is its root, a titanium screw anchor that is surgically implanted into the jawbone, usually by an oral […]

It Works on Sushi. It Could Help Teeth, Too.

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from nytimes.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr -ranaberden “If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, will a California roll a day keep the dentist at bay? Probably not. But there is a claim that certain compounds found in wasabi, the piquant green horseradish that accompanies sushi and sashimi, […]

VITAL SIGNS: PREVENTION; Photography, the New Cavity-Fighter

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from nytimes.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Vladimir Pustovit “Dentists now use X-rays and visual inspection to look for cavities, but by the time they spot trouble, there can already be a lot of damage. With the new technique, dentists may be able to detect cavities early enough that […]

Common Dental Health Troublemakers

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from everydayhealth.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Joanna Skrzypczak “Are you wrecking your teeth without even knowing it? If you suck your thumb or suck on lemons, you’re doing your pearly whites wrong. And did you know that biting your nails is not only bad for your fingers, it […]

Floss and the power of habit

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Thechronicle.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr -Lia Kurtin “Applying this newfound conviction to all other aspects of life isn’t nearly as easy. Cultivating and maintaining a close relationship can’t be achieved at the sink every night, nor does it cost $4.99. There remains a distinct effort that has […]