Recent advances in laser technology have opened promising avenues for the remineralisation of enamel and the prevention of dental caries, particularly in primary teeth. This approach harnesses highly ...

The Spectra optical caries detection device by Air Techniques is a useful adjunct for detecting, assessing, and monitoring enamel demineralization and caries progression, according to the product's ...

Lasers are traditionally used in dentistry as high-tech surgical tools that can precisely cut both hard and soft tissue and often neatly coagulate in the process. More recently, laser-based imaging ...

Root caries occur on exposed root surfaces, which are more vulnerable to demineralization than enamel. The prevalence of root caries is rising sharply due to increased tooth retention in an aging ...

Those who have had surgical obesity treatment have a higher risk of dental caries than before surgery. They also often experience a general decline in oral health. This has been shown by a thesis at ...

Dental plaque is a complex microbial biofilm, not just food debris. The shift from oral health to disease is caused by changes in the balance of plaque’s microbial community, not just the presence of ...

Whether delivered in water or toothpaste, fluoride can help guard teeth against decay. But how? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Lesions and lumps often appear in the mouth, but many of them are benign. While some may need to be removed, many don’t require any treatment at all. Benign oral cavity tumors are essentially ...