teeth Archives - Life Science Review

13 March 202013 March 2020

Following a vegetarian diet may be associated with a greater risk for dental erosion

In February 2020 researchers from The Netherlands and Germany published their review of the medical and scientific literature to assess the effect of following a vegetarian diet on dental health, … Read more

8 March 20208 March 2020

A “smart toothbrush” is able to keep track of any skipped areas, pinpointing missed areas on a tooth map, and give details on the percentage of brushed surface, the teeth that require more attention, and if the user is applying too much pressure in any area that could induce gingival damage

In June 2019 researchers from Italy published their review on the use of a “smart toothbrush” in an intensive care environment. Providing effective oral hygiene is crucial in this environment … Read more

2 March 20202 March 2020

Dentists should advise their patients to exercise caution when using over-the-counter charcoal-containing mouthwashes due to a lack of evidence supporting claims currently being made as well as a lack of safety data

In February 2020 researchers from the USA published their review of the evidence concerning claims currently being made on the effectiveness and safety of charcoal-based mouthwashes. The product labels and … Read more

1 March 20201 March 2020

Sensodyne Instant Effect toothpaste is effective over the long term and can be widely recommended to reduce teeth hypersensitivity

In June 2019 researchers from Russia published the results of their study to assess the effectiveness of Sensodyne Instant Effect toothpaste containing sodium fluoride and tin fluoride as a treatment … Read more

22 February 202022 February 2020

Carbonated drinks and packaged fruit juices cause dental enamel erosion

In December 2018 researchers from India and Saudi Arabia published their study to assess the erosive potential of twenty beverages on teeth. A total of 8 carbonated drinks and 12 … Read more

22 February 202022 February 2020

The erosive potential of soy beverages on dental enamel appears to be lower than non-soy based beverages

In July 2019 researchers from Brazil and the USA published the results of their study to assess the erosive potential of soy-based beverages in comparison to fruit juices of the … Read more

22 February 20194 January 2020

Chlorhexidine mouthwash appears to reduce dental plaque when used in addition to toothbrushing but has no effect on gingivitis

In March 2017 researchers from the UK and Ireland published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of chlorhexidine mouthwash on gingivitis and plaque. A total … Read more

21 February 20194 January 2020

Gum disease appears to be associated with a higher risk of venous thromboembolism

In January 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between gum disease and risk of venous thromboembolism. A total of 8,092 individuals … Read more

20 February 20194 January 2020

Individuals who regularly attend a dental practice may find that routine scale and polish treatments make little or no difference to the occurrence of gingivitis or oral health-related quality of life but does reduce calculus levels

In December 2018 researchers from the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to determine the beneficial and harmful effects of routine scaling and polishing for periodontal health. … Read more