The attractions of travelling overseas for major reconstructive dentistry are easy to see. Many of the most agressively marketed dental tourism destinations are also great places to have a holiday, too, so the fees charged by local practitioners for treatments like...
A week or so ago, I posted a little snippet about advances in dental filling material that promise longer-lived fillings. But what if we could get teeth to repair themselves? Almost all human tissue can regenerate to some degree. Even dentin, the mineralised material...
The mouth is a tough environment, and it’s a sad truth that fillings, even with the best care, are not likely to last longer than a decade. Modern filling materials are pretty good, though, and any advances have to meet ever more rigorous biocompatibility criteria...
A few really good tips here from Channel 7’s Sunrise program. One thing I’d add to their advice, though – invest in an electric toothbrush. They’re just –...
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