Dental health depends not only on how carefully we clean our teeth. Hundreds of species of bacteria live in the mouth, and what we eat can determine which of them will prevail – beneficial or…
The Mexican town of Los Algodones is also called the “City of Molars.” The reason? About a million Americans come here every year to get their teeth fixed more cheaply. According to…
A necklace over 5,000 years old made of teeth was found in southern Poland.
You have probably heard about the gut microbiome and its impact on health. But did you know that an important world of microorganisms also lives in the mouth? The oral microbiome is…
You probably heard about the basic rules of dental care back in elementary school. You know that teeth should be brushed for two minutes, and dental floss should be used not only before…
Wisdom teeth are the last permanent molars, usually beginning to emerge in late adolescence or early adulthood.
Although modern dentistry has advanced significantly, wisdom tooth extraction is still surrounded by many myths and fears. Some are convinced that wisdom teeth must be removed as soon as…
The taste of metal, bitterness, or acidity in the mouth is often attributed to food or drinks. However, if the unusual sensation does not go away, recurs, or is accompanied by other symptoms, the cause may be…
Seeing a child suffer and being unable to help – this is the situation a family from Kaunas found themselves in. Their six-year-old daughter has a painful tooth that needs to be treated or extracted using sedation, but…
Bleeding gums or bad breath – these are symptoms often caused by simple, daily oral hygiene habits, but sometimes these problems can…