NHS dentistry crisis: Crowdfunding my new teeth has changed my life
A Suffolk woman who could not find an NHS dentist has had to crowdfund her new dentures. Source link
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Ambasamudram custodial torture | T.N. appoints IAS officer P. Amudha as inquiry officer in probe
The Tamil Nadu government on Friday appointed senior IAS officer P. Amudha, as a high-level inquiry officer to undertake a detailed investigation into the complaints received against suspended IPS officer Balveer Singh and other police personnel that said they subjected detenus to cruelty in the Ambasamudram Sub Division in Tirunelveli district. The panel will submit … Read more
Tiny Robots Could Someday Brush, Floss Your Teeth for You
Aug. 23, 2022 – Your twice-daily brushing and flossing routine could someday be automated using tiny microrobots that scrub your teeth for a customized clean, thanks to new research from the University of Pennsylvania. Scientists used magnetic fields to assemble nanoparticles into tiny, brush-like robotic structures that precisely remove biofilms, a network of germs and … Read more
Turkey teeth: Are cut-price reality TV teeth worth it?
UK dentists are treating patients with complications after travelling abroad for cheap crowns. Source link
Scientists Are Working on How to Grow Replacement Teeth
April 28, 2022 – What if cavities or cracked or broken teeth could be repaired without dental fillings? Unlike many other types of human tissue, dental enamel, the outer layer of teeth, doesn’t regrow once it’s damaged. Dentists have to repair cavities and damaged enamel with synthetic materials like ceramics, metals, and resins. But scientists … Read more
Why making false teeth is becoming a dying art
A leading dentist says fewer people now need dentures – but there will always be some who need false teeth. Source link
Holiday Sweets — and Carbs — No Treat For Your Teeth
Dec. 15, 2021 — It’s no surprise that many people believe the holidays are meant for us to put aside our dietary senses and indulge in all the yummy foods that we’d avoid on a normal day. While many of these festive treats may cause serious problems for our teeth, others are packed with nutrients … Read more
NHS dentistry access delays: ‘I pulled 11 of my own teeth out’
By Emma Baugh, Ian Barmer and Mike LigginsBBC Look East Image source, Martin Giles/BBC The Covid pandemic has left dental practices with severe backlogs of patients needing appointments, and dentists are saying they are being forced to take on more private work to survive. How bad is the current situation in dental care? ‘I’ve lost … Read more
Pulling Wisdom Teeth Has Surprising Benefit: Better Taste
July 19, 2021 — People who’ve had their wisdom teeth removed have a better sense of taste decades after the surgery, according to a study that is easing concerns about side effects of the procedure. Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that emerge from the gums when people are in … Read more
Saving my teeth damaged by years of domestic abuse
Maisie, not her real name, was in an abusive marriage for seven years. She says she was throttled and had bottles thrown at her during violent attacks by her partner. As well as mental trauma, it’s had a physical impact – her teeth are so damaged that she’s close to losing some of them. A … Read more