dental

Nail-Biters and Thumb-Suckers may Develop Fewer Allergies

Many people remember their parents pulling their thumbs out of their mouths when they were children for fear they’d be made fun of, have a speech impediment, or wind up with buck teeth. There’s even stuff you can buy to put on kids’ fingers to make them taste bitter.
Now, maybe your aversion to thumb-sucking and nail-biting stems from a fear of germs. I get it; I’m a germaphobe, too.

Stem Cell Fillings Could ‘Put an End to Root Canals’

Dental fillings with stem cell technology have recently been announced by researchers, which could put an end to root canals forever. This technology allows to teeth to regenerate, building up new, healthy teeth.
The technology, developed by the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom and the Wyss Institute at Harvard, uses stem cells to help your teeth actually regrow. Using the technology, it stimulates dentin, the material your teeth are made out of of, and encourages them to form anew.

Orthodontists Warn Against DIY Braces Fad to Straighten Your own Teeth

There’s nothing quite as noticeable as a nice smile. If you have the money, an orthodontist can fix your crooked teeth or overbite for a few thousand dollars. It’s pricey, but if you keep wearing that retainer, it works. But some people, including teenagers, are trying to better their smiles on their own using elastic bands, and are causing irreparable damage in the process.