this sounds interesting....i wonder how expensive the procedure would be, and what the risk factors are...

bd garret says: Grow new teethand bones using ultrasound? Sounds impossible. I wonder if we'll be using this in in practice eventually.

New research shows that intake of certain antioxidants, one specifically found in red wine can reduce the risk of gum disease...of course it still stains your teeth...

Quoted: Natural compounds from red wine and grape seeds could help curb gum disease, new research shows.

Sweet...I just got one made...not that I have sleep apnea...but it might come in handy

Researchers say there are many types of oral appliances that may be used to treat sleep apnea, snoring, or both. When worn during sleep, they help to maintain an open airway by repositioning or stabilizing the lower jaw, tongue, soft palate, or uvula (the fingerlike piece of tissue that hangs down from the soft palate at the back of the mouth).

The most common symptoms of sleep apnea are excessive snoring and daytime sleepiness. It is diagnosed with special tests while you sleep, usually in a sleep lab.

Quoted: It may look like it belongs on the football field, but a mouth guard-like device may help millions of people (and their mates) who suffer from sleep apnea sleep a bit easier.

Another reason to stop that nasty habit....root canals are painful and super expensive...

Among current smokers, those who had smoked for more than 12 years were most likely to have a root canal. Current smokers who had smoked for fewer years had a lower risk, but they were still more likely than nonsmokers to have root canals.
# Smoking makes it harder to fend off infections.
# Smoking increases inflammation.
# Smoking damages the circulation system and lowers oxygen levels.

"Dentists can provide the nicotine patch and other types of cessation products, and they can refer them to smoking cessation clinics and programs," she says. "I think it should be a part of every dentist's program."

Quoted: New research shows that smokers are more likely than nonsmokers to get root canals.

I'm volunteering at this event to provide a free dental screenings to kids at the Pacific Science Center on February 25th...All the kids get a free goody bag (toothbrush, floss, toothpaste and great little teeth stickers)...this is a great opportunity to get an idea about your child’s oral health for free...I think we might be doing some fluoride varnishes as well...plus the Pacific Science Center is cool!!

Hmmm.... sounds a little iffy.... if you want a similar way to fight decay try a fluoride wash once a week or a fluoride procedure every 6 months...a topical fluoride coating on your teeth can prevent evil bacteria from adhering to the surface and thus preventing decay.... beware too much fluoride can lead to white spots on your teeth so don’t over do it…I am interested in this technique though, I’m going to forward it to one of my dental profs and see what he thinks…

Flossing is super important... read the floss facts...i just learned that its more effective if you floss before you brush...

Flossing and then brushing helps remove plaque, a sticky substance that accumulates and hardens over time. Left untreated, plaque deposits can eventually lead to gum disease and tooth decay. *

People with periodontal disease are 1.5-2 times as likely to suffer a fatal heart attack and 3 times as likely to suffer a stroke.
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New studies show that diabetic patients with severe periodontitis have difficulty maintaining normal blood sugar levels.

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Infected oral tissues with pneumonia bacteria can be inhaled into the lungs where immune defenses fail to wipe them out.
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Mothers of prematurely born babies were 7 times more likely to have advanced periodontal disease than mothers whose babies were normal weight at birth.
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Individuals with artificial joints and heart valves are at an increased risk of suffering a serious infection when periodontal bacteria enter the bloodstream.

Interesting information for people who use teeth whitening products...especially if you are under 18!!!

"There's an increased risk that those teeth will become hypersensitive and the teeth's pulp will react with the bleach," he says. "The problem with bleaching younger children's teeth is the size of the pulp. The nerve inside the tooth is very large -- it hasn't shrunk yet."
Quoted: Experts describe how some people can become fixated on using teeth-whitening products to get the perfect smile.