Dental Plaque Sheds Light on Easter Island Mystery
The analysis of dental calculus, or fossilized dental plaque, can provide significant information about our past as well as clues about our future. Ancient dental plaque was recently used to …
Researchers Examine New Materials for Dental Implants
Dental implants are one of the great innovations of modern dentistry, and they are the most durable, comfortable and natural-looking solution for replacing missing teeth. But that doesn’t mean experts …
Tiger Woods Explains Tooth Loss
Tiger Woods recently tried to surprise his girlfriend, pro skier and Colorado resident Lindsey Vonn, when he ended up on the receiving end of a surprise himself—one that damaged two …
Tips to Find a Colorado Springs Dentist
Whether you’re considering cosmetic dentistry to restore your smile or seeking general dental care for your family, choosing the right dentist is critical. We understand that there are many factors …
Cutting Sugar for Your Teeth and Overall Health
We’ve all been told that excess sugar is bad for our teeth and dental health, but did you also know that too much sugar can be harmful to your overall …
Study Uses Urine Stem Cells to Grow ‘Teeth’
Dental implants look, feel and perform like healthy natural teeth, and they are currently the longest-lasting and most aesthetically pleasing solution for missing teeth. But research into stem cells derived …
The Controversial Antibacterial Agent in Some Toothpastes and Other Products
Brushing your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste approved by the American Dental Association (ADA) is a critical component of your oral health, and recent research indicates that regular brushing with …
Scientists Use Ancient Dental Calculus to Learn about the Past
Plaque may be bad for your teeth, but it also makes an excellent time capsule, as scientists recently learned while studying the dental calculus (fossilized plaque) of skeletons thought to …
Scientists Sequence Mouth Bacteria Genome
Scientists have pieced together sections of DNA from 12 individual cells to sequence the genome of a bacterium known to live in healthy human mouths; the achievement reinforces a theory …