How do e-cigarettes affect oral health? While electronic cigarettes are marketed as safe alternatives to traditional cigarettes, a recent study published in the Oncotarget journal suggests that e-cigarette vapor can be just as harmful to cells in the mouth. This damage can have lasting effects on both the gums and tongue. E-Cigarettes do not contain tobacco, but they […]
Teeth Loss Leading to Physical and Mental Decline
Our teeth serve as an important marker for our mental health. The older we get, the more important it is that we monitor our oral care. Unfortunately, recent research has found that tooth loss may be linked to physical and mental decline in older adults. The study guided by the English Longitudinal Study of Aging […]
The Future of Stem Cell Tooth Regeneration
The future of tooth regeneration is near While dental implants, crowns, fillings and veneers are all options to restore or replace damaged teeth, there may be a new solution in the future: tooth regeneration. Stem cells are interchangeable biological cells that can separate into specialized cells and divide themselves through mitosis to yield more stem […]