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11/04/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Repair decayed teeth with “bioactive” glass that remineralizes teeth without fluoride

Glass is not a material typically associated with dental hygiene. Yet a team of researchers from Queen Mary University of London’s (QMUL) Institute of Dentistry is working on changing that. According to ScienceDaily.com, the researchers have developed a fast-dissolving “bioactive” glass that they’re putting in toothpaste called “BioMinC”, a new toothpaste that repairs decayed teeth. […]

05/23/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Forget to floss? You may be putting yourself at risk of more serious health conditions

Flossing is an often-overlooked but vital part of oral care. Compared to brushing your teeth and using mouthwash, breaking off a piece of string and rubbing it between your teeth seems like a hassle. The human mouth is teeming with bacteria — bacteria that should be kept under control by a bit of toothpaste and […]

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