The teeth were first mounted on a wax block (Figure 2A).Then, MOD preparation was performed, with proximal boxes measuring 2 mm in width and 3 mm in length and depth, and occlusal boxes measuring 2 mm ...

• of the 664 tooth sites with a result indicating that early tooth decay is absent, 337 (51%) will have early tooth decay (incorrect diagnosis - false negative). This high proportion of false-negative ...

This study evaluated and compared visible and near infrared detection methods for remote identification of dental caries. News & Perspective Drugs & Diseases ...

People using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are reporting "Ozempic teeth," an unusual side effect impacting dental health. "Ozempic teeth" may involve tooth decay, sensitivity, and tooth loss. Dentists ...

New research suggests that removing fluoride from America's public water systems would increase tooth decay in children and costs for dental care. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F ...

Toothache can occur for various reasons, such as tooth decay, an infection, and an abscess. Many medications, such as analgesics, antibiotics, and anesthetics, are available to alleviate the ...

Removing fluoride from U.S. public water systems would lead to a 7.5% increase in tooth decay and cost at least $9.8 billion over five years, according to a study published May 30 in the Journal of ...

They are sometimes too abrasive and can damage the teeth with extended use. The ADA describes "whitening" as any process that will make teeth appear whiter, using one of two ways. A product can bleach ...

Major research published by JAMA projects significant increases in tooth decay if public water fluoridation programs are discontinued.

Fluoride has been added to public water systems in the United States since 1945 to strengthen tooth enamel and fight off bacteria, ultimately reducing tooth decay. Mass General Brigham researchers ...

Abstract. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of a portable X-ray device on the diagnosis of proximal caries lesions. For that, radiographs of 40 human teeth with white spots or color changes ...