Japanese scientists are paving the way for futuristic teeth that are free from decay. They have developed a microscopic coating for teeth that prevents dental decay from deteriorating teeth – it may also make these teeth appear whiter! Professor Shigeki Hontsu at Kinki University in western Japan says, “This is the world’s first flexible apatite sheet” The microscopic coating is a film that covers the tooth. The film is made of a hardwearing and extremely flexible material called hydroxyapatite. This Read more…

 Dentistry Solutions from Perfect Smile Studios Dental Veneers The latest veneers are made from porcelain to give the illusion of straight teeth. The porcelain can be partial or complete. It all depends on the foundational teeth. Find out more about dental veneers. In cases where teeth are not so crooked Dr. Doshi prefers No Preparation Ultrathin Veneers. But in all cases smile design principles need to be followed to create an ultimate smile that is both long term and Read more…

Scientists from the University of Central Lancashire have found that brushing teeth regularly can not only reduce the risk of developing oral cancer, heart disease and diabetes, but can help prevent dementia as well. The researchers discovered that there is a clear link between how regularly a person cleans their teeth and dementia. This is because bacteria that causes gum disease can reach the brain and destroy neurons, damaging nerve cells and triggering possible memory loss. The study was led Read more…

Stem cells from human urine have been successfully used to grow out rudimentary teeth, suggesting that if the technique is developed, it could present scientists with a solution to replace lost teeth, the BBC reported. The research was carried out by a team of Chinese academics and engineers at the Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health and it is not the first similar study that has looked into stem cells. In fact, researchers from all over the world are working Read more…

For years, lasers have revolutionized the medical industry and now laser dentistry procedures are taking off. However, anytime new technologies are introduced, people naturally will have questions. Here is a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs). What is a laser? Lasers are beams of light that are a single wavelength and colour. Laser is an acronym derived from “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.” How does it differ from regular sunlight? White light is made up of light with many Read more…