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11/03/2025

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17/01/2025

Scientists Have Created a Method to Regrow Teeth:

Recent research suggests that a small dose of light may be enough to stimulate new tooth growth.

A team led by Dr. Arany shone low-power laser light on the tooth pulps of rats, which resulted in the formation of tertiary dentin, a bone-like substance. This finding points to the potential for tooth regeneration.

To better understand how light induces this growth, the researchers examined the biological mechanism and discovered that low-power laser light activates transforming growth factor–β (TGF-β). This activation triggers the production of reactive oxygen species, which in turn causes dental stem cells to differentiate into odontoblasts, the cells responsible for forming dentin.

The mechanism was further validated when mice lacking TGF-β or treated with a TGF-β inhibitor did not respond to the laser treatment, confirming its key role in the process.

Since lasers are already used in dentistry for other treatments, this discovery could pave the way for light-based therapies aimed at regenerating teeth in humans, potentially offering a new approach to dental care in the future.

Learn more: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/laser-therapy-prompts-regeneration-teeth

20/12/2024

Cavities Literally Cause Heart Disease - And Death:

The bacteria that cause gum diseases like gingivitis and periodontitis can travel through the bloodstream, leading to inflammation and damage in your blood vessels.

For diabetics, the connection is even more serious — high blood sugar can damage your teeth, and in turn, dental issues can make blood sugar harder to control.

It’s a vicious cycle that many people don’t realize.

But despite how crucial dental health is, teeth are often treated as “luxury bones.”

Dental care, including cleanings and maintenance, is rarely fully covered by insurance. It’s a particularly prominent problem in the US, leaving many to deal with the consequences of untreated problems.

And if a tooth infection spreads, it can quickly become a life-threatening issue by traveling to the brain or bloodstream.

07/12/2024

Dentures Used to Be Made from the Teeth of the Dead:

In the past, teeth from the recently deceased — often soldiers who had died in battle — were highly valued for their relatively healthy condition. Since soldiers were typically young, their teeth were prime candidates for reuse.

After being removed from the dead body, cleaned, and mounted on bases made from materials like ivory, these teeth became dentures.

One notable example occurred after the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, when thousands of soldiers’ teeth were taken and sold to dentists, earning them the grim nickname "Waterloo teeth."

Thankfully, modern dentistry has come a long way, and today’s dentures are crafted from materials like acrylic, porcelain, or resin, leaving such morbid practices in the past.