mouth

Scientists develop artificial mouth

harminka — Mon, 05 May 2008 08:28:28 -0500

For years scientists have tried to build an electronic tongue, a robotic tasting device that could have profound applications in improving food quality and safety. But before machines learn to taste their food, they first need to learn how to chew it.

Fluoridation's Unhappy Unhealthy Birthday

nyscof — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 09:16:03 -0600

Adding fluoride chemicals into community water supplies started in Grand Rapids Michigan where tooth decay is rising along with fluoride over-dose symptoms.

ADA Distributing Misleading Information on Two Federal Fluoride Reports

nyscof — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 07:07:38 -0500

Dentists Spread False Fluoride Data.

Fluoride Supplement Warning

nyscof — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:03:09 -0500

Fluoride damages children's teeth - new dentist advisory to cut back.

Scientists re-grow dental enamel from cultured cells

harminka — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 06:10:22 -0500

Dental enamel is the hardest tissue produced by the body. It cannot regenerate itself, because it is formed by a layer of cells that is lost by the time the tooth appears in the mouth. The enamel spends the remainder of its lifetime vulnerable to wear, damage, and decay. For this reason, it is exciting to consider the prospect of artificially growing enamel, or even whole teeth, using culturing and transplantation techniques.

CankerMelts patches reduce pain and speed resolution of canker sores

harminka — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 03:49:31 -0500

Today, during the 85th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research, scientists are reporting that they have developed a method for the effective healing of, and relief of pain associated with, canker sores.

Swishing once a day with mouthrinse poses no harm to dental work

harminka — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 09:37:54 -0600