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A New Vaccine Against Dental Caries

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

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A recent report published by the journal Nature Medicine, a group of British scientists has developed a vaccine against dental caries from genetically modified plants snuff. The results obtained in a patient at four months were very encouraging and this has been assumed that the treatment could be available to the public within a few years.

Tooth decay is caused by the bacteria Streptococcus mutans, which produces an acid that coats the teeth and feeds on sugar and other carbohydrates. It affects half of children aged five years and three quarters of adolescents of 17 years. To eradicate this problem, simply cover the teeth with the liquid vaccine has been developed. A few applications provide protection against cavities for at least four months. The active components are antibodies that attach to tooth decay bacteria, preventing them from remaining on the teeth. While these harmful microbes are disappearing, others harmless teeth are installed in preventing the possible presence of other cells of S. mutans.

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A Laser “Shields” Against Tooth Decay

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

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Proponents of this new tool underline that 60 and 90% of schoolchildren worldwide dental caries and it is very unlikely to find someone who has not suffered a cavity along his life. In fact, the World Health Organization categorizes decay as most common oral disease with periodontal disease and the most extensive in the world.

The problem is that between 5 and 8% of the surface of dental enamel has a natural porosity that can penetrate the lactic acid bacterial plaque and decay, causing tooth decay.

But from now on, they said, the dreaded visit to the dentist for filling a tooth can be avoided, according to results of scientific research conducted over three years in the past decade and taken up at present, by the Valencian company Stoma Laser Technology on human teeth in vitro.

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Dental Caries Location

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

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Resulting in root caries teeth appear as an extension of the crown gear tooth cavity through the CEJ (cementoenamel junction). Or if the root of the tooth has been open since the gum line has come down. Because the layer covering the tooth root cementum not as strong as email at the crown, then a hole in the tooth root process is faster than any other tooth surfaces.

To find out how big the grievances, the dentist will perform dental x-rays to show the depth of caries. If already known, then the dentist can determine the diagnosis and treatment plan.

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Tooth Decay Tips

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Tips to protect from decay:
* Toothpaste is not enough. It is necessary to floss. Mouthwashes are also a great help. Rinse is recommended before bedtime.
* You can forget the dental hygiene at any time of day, so before bedtime. While you sleep your mouth closed about eight hours, enabling environment for the growth of bacteria.
* Diets high in sugars (candy, soda, juice) affect the incidence of caries.
* The cavities also have a genetic factor. Sometimes there are families predisposed to this disease due to the pH of saliva. If you feel that is a common problem in your family, go to the dentist every five months and complete cleanings performed frequently.

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Arequipa Papaya fights cavities

Monday, April 12th, 2010

Papaya fights cavitiesOne of the most beautiful things a woman is her smile. A healthy smile not only exudes charisma, but is a great indicator of the care for oneself.

However, 99% of people will decay at least once in their life, and for many, a visit to the dentist is a terror. If you are a person who feels he is going to faint on hearing the dentist’s drill by, or who hates to be anesthetized, then there is good news for you!

A project in the Peruvian Catholic University of Santa Maria, Arequipa, has resulted after two years of research, a revolutionary product made from papaya (including the variety called “Arequipa”) that removes decay without to resort to painful and complicated methods.

This product, called Renova Gel Cavities (with an approximate cost of $ 12) softens the tooth so they can be removed by the dentist by hand without using the drill or tooth extraction, avoiding surgery and anesthesia.

The miracles of Arequipa papaya (Carica pubescens)

You may wonder who can have the papaya that allows the removal of caries in this way. Well, this fruit contains an enzyme called papain, a substance that has the ability to break protein molecules (sometimes used to soften the meat when they are hard). Since cavities are colonies of bacteria, ie, living organisms made up of proteins, their structures are destroyed gradually by the action of this enzyme.

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