The consequences of chronic mouth breathing on oral health
Breathing not only keeps oxygen and nutrients circulating through our bodies in an optimal way; this reflex action, being connected to the central nervous system, alerts us to danger and
Myths about tooth brushing
Everyone knows that a good dental hygiene starts with regular tooth brushing, what is perhaps less widely known is that flossing and rinsing are not just supplements to tooth brushing.
Do you know the history of toothpaste?
Toothpaste, dental cream, tooth gel or oral paste - no matter what we call it, it has been part of our daily lives for as long as we can remember.
The relationship between oral problems and migraines
A migraine is much more than just a headache: it is a quite common neurological disease. According to the WHO, it is one of the most disabling diseases to live
Osseointegration: discovered by chance
When Per-Ingvar Brånemark (1929-2014) discovered osseointegration, he was investigating something slightly different: blood microcirculation in the bone marrow. For this study, carried out on rabbits, he developed a system consisting
Poor chewing and its repercussion on oral health
Did you know that poor chewing directly affects the health of our teeth and gums? Beyond being just a reflex action that we perform as soon as we start eating,
Nanotechnology applied to dentistry: long-term relief of tooth sensitivity
In a pre-clinical study conducted at the University of Queensland School of Dentistry and published in ACS Publications, Dr Chun Xu and his team are working on a nanotechnology-based method
The study of tooth cavities helps to better understand the eating habits of primates
Tooth cavities are a common problem and affect a high percentage of the global population; in fact, according to a report by the World Health Organisation, 2.3 billion people suffer
Did you know what dental tattoos are?
We tell you what one of the most curious dental aesthetic treatments is all about. Dental aesthetics has evolved over the years. But pre-Columbian cultures used different techniques to beautify
The history of women in dentistry
The next challenge for women is promotion to managerial and institutional positions. Although women have been involved in the world of dentistry for centuries, the professional recognition they currently enjoy
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