Scientists have come up with a novel technique for treating decayed tooth to end painful fillings.  Experts are testing a pain-free way dealing with rotten teeth that dispenses with the dentist’s drill.  New Crowing Technique for Treating Tooth Decay.  It is also done without the need for anaesthetic jabs and appears to be more effective than a conventional filling.

The results of pilot studies have been so promising that the NHS has pumped 3million dollars into a nationwide study of the technique, which involves sealing decay in, rather than scraping it out, the Daily Mail reported.owever, the technique is only suitable for milk teeth and so for children, rather than adults.

It is important to understand your dental insurance plan and to know what is covered and what may not be. There are dental insurance plans that have limitations such as yearly max dollar limits and deductibles. If it a new plan you may also have plan waiting periods.  Other plans that do not have these types of limitations may have provider limitations making you stay within the plan network of dental providers.

Many plans may also limit the amount of one type of dental service you can  have with in the year. Common examples of this would be one set of X-rays per year, 2 cleaning 1 every 6 months.  However many times plans will limit the number of crown you may be able to have such a 5 crowns per year.   Another thing to keep in mind is that for the most part dentist are not basing their decisions for treatment on what is or is not covered by your dental insurance plan.  A dentist may advise dental services that are not covered or that is limited in coverage.

If you want to say within your plan coverages, then you need to advise your dentist ahead of time.  They may still suggest services not covered by your plan but at that point you can address the reasons why. The dentist job is to be committed to taking care of your teeth, not to worry about your dental insurance. So before dental services are render you should make sure what is covered by your plan and what is your cost. That way you avoid any surprises along the way.

Yeasts cause difficult-to-treat mouth infections hence are killed using silver nanoparticles in the laboratory, discover scientists. These yeast infections, caused by Candida albicans and Candida glabrata target the young, old and immuno-compromised. Professor Mariana Henriques, University of Minho, and her colleagues hope to test silver nanoparticles in mouthwash and dentures as a potential preventative measure against these infections.

Your child first dental appointment can be exciting, but for many parents they are not sure what to expect.  In general the dental office will gather information from you to determine the individual dental needs your child has.   At that point X-rays and a complete oral exam will be done by the dentist to  determine what course of dental treatment may be needed.  The dentist will also go over the proper preventive dental care that is needed from home in order to maintain your child good oral health care.

A public service ad released by the Oregon Dental Association is attempting to  teach kids how to brush properly in a fun way by releasing an educational video spoofing the rap song “Teach me how to Dougie.”  Spoof of Rap Song Being Used to Teach Kids to Brush Properly  Titled “Teach Me How to Brushy”, the video features local celebrities, a rapper and kids singing and dancing and at the same time imparting the correct way how to brush your teeth.

If you have an indemnity dental insurance plan or a PPO dental insurance plan the chances are you may have a deductible.  The deductible is what is changed by the insurance plan before they pay for claims.  The dollar amount of the deductible can very but normally it is around $50 per person per year. Sometimes if there is no deductible there is an office co-pay each at each dental visit.  Make sure you check with your dental plan so you can be fully aware of your coverages.

Many times buying a dental insurance plan can often get put off until there are larger dental issues that need to be address.  Yet when that happens, you may feel rushed into buying a dental insurance plan without fully understanding the plan you bought,  it’s limitations, and whether or not the plans provides benefits for the dental services needed.

It is not a good idea to put off buying a dental insurance plan until you have a dental emergency.  However if you find yourself in that position,  try and see a dentist for a consult and treatment plan before buying dental insurance.   By doing this you are then able to shop for a dental insurance plan that will best fit your current dental care needs.    Always take the time to read each dental insurance plan terms and conditions carefully and make sure to ask questions if you do not understand something about the plan you are reviewing.

For over two decades, scientists have relied on studies that linked juvenile primate tooth development with their weaning as a rough proxy for understanding similar developmental landmarks in the evolution of early humans.   New research from Harvard, however, is challenging those conclusions by showing that tooth development and weaning aren’t as closely related as previously thought.

Bone-regenerating protein could help to improve the success of dental implant.  Researchers keep finding better ways to help build up bone in the jaw that is too thin to support the anchoring of dental implants.  Studies using bone inducing proteins could help to improve dental implant success in cases where bone-loss presents a challenge, according to Georgia Health Sciences University.

Researchers and Professor Huakun Xu (who led the new study) at Maryland University School of Dentistry have managed to fill a dental cavity using nanotechnology in a material that not only kills the harmful bacteria, but is also able to regenerate the tooth structure that is lost to decay.

No real surprise that smoking can cause yet another health issue.  According to a New Study, smoking causes the body to turn against its own helpful bacteria, leaving smokers more vulnerable to oral disease.    The mouth of a healthy person contains a stable ecosystem of healthy bacteria, however research on the mouth of a smoker shows a much more chaotic, diverse ecosystem  which is much more susceptible to invasion by harmful bacteria.

According to a 2010 study from the NYU College of Dentistry, it showed that gum disease may increase the risk for Alzheimer’s disease. By brushing your teeth and having good dental care habits it can help ward off oral infections and possibly lessen the risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

The early stages of periodontal disease show few warning signs or symptoms. Many people go unaware of a periodontal problem until their gums become soft and bleed slightly when they brush their teeth. As the periodontal disease progresses, there are more-serious changes, a person would start to notice. some of these signs are:

*Swollen gums, bright red gums,

*Tender gums, gums that pull away form the tooth (receding gums),

*Gaps or spaces developing between your teeth,

*Persistent bad breath or bad taste in your mouth

*Any loose teeth.    P

Prevent periodontal disease by having good dental care habits at home and by seeing your dentist regularly.

According to Prevention, brushing your teeth can serve as an indicator to your brain that mealtime’s over.  Therefore by brushing your teeth after a meal, it can help ward off mindless eating and consuming more calories than you need.  It’s worth mentioning that after brushing your teeth, food doesn’t quite taste the same, which you can thank chemicals in toothpaste for that taste-bud effect.

An NYU nursing-dental research team has found, that oral blood samples drawn from deep pockets of periodontal inflammation can be used to measure hemoglobin A1c.  Hemoglobin A1c blood glucose measures from oral blood compare well to those from finger-stick blood, the researchers say. The findings are from a study funded by an NYU CTSI grant awarded to the research team last year.

It is important that pregnant mom’s have a good dental hygiene routine.  A 2007 study published in the Journal of Periodontology Online showed that periodontal disease is linked with pre-term low birth weight.   The study showed that performing periodontal therapy on pregnant women who have periodontal disease may reduce the risk of preterm delivery to equal that of periodontally healthy women.

Estimates show about 1.1 million men and women suffer for eating disorders in the UK.  This figure is even thought to be higher since many people with eating disorders keep the problem secret.  A study done by University of Bergen in Norway, showed that patients who suffer from eating disorders, such as Anorexia and Bulimia, experienced substantially more dental health problems. For example, sensitive teeth, severe dental erosion and facial pain compared to people without eating disorders.

A 2011 study published in the Journal of Periodontology showed that oral infections and diseases can raise the risk of respiratory diseases, including pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are caused when bacteria get into the lower respiratory tract from the upper part of the throat. If you keep your mouth clean, that could help to keep bacteria from getting into your lower respiratory tract.

Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums. This commonly occurs because of films of bacteria that accumulate on the teeth which is called plaque.  A person who has gingivitis will normally have red and puffy gums. Their gums will most likely bleed when they brush their teeth.

Generally, gingivitis can be resolved with good oral hygiene habits, such as longer and more frequent brushing, and flossing. Some people may find that using an antiseptic mouthwash, alongside proper tooth brushing and flossing also helps.  People that have gingivitis may need to see a dentist more then just twice a year to make sure that dental habits are being maintain and for check ups. Since untreated, gingivitis can progress to periodontitis, which is more serious and can eventually lead to loss of teeth.