Research led by the University of Iowa has tested a “bio patch” that regenerates missing or damaged bone by inserting DNA into nano-sized particles to deliver bone-making genetic instructions directly into cells.

Tooth enamel helps to protect the tooth against tooth decay, yet it is important to know that children’s tooth enamel is not as strong as adult tooth enamel.

When we eat food or drinks containing sugar, the bacteria on our teeth turn it into acid, which attacks the enamel on teeth. Over time, saliva neutralizes this acid, but if your children eat a lot of sugary foods or drink sugary drinks, their teeth will be exposed to more acid, more often, that is when teeth can start to decay.  If decays goes unchecked it wil start to cause a cavity.

In the early stages a cavity, does not normally cause your child any pain, and the dentist should be able to see it and stop it from developing into a bigger hole. This is another reason why regular dentist visits are so important.

According to research that was published in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, A drug currently used to treat intestinal worms could protect people from periodontitis, an advanced gum disease, which untreated can erode the structures including bone that hold the teeth in the jaw.

Here are a few things you can do to help your children cope during the teething process:

* Extra cuddles and TLC are the best place to start. When your child is feeling bad due to teething provide comfort.

* Giving them a chilled teething ring to chew on may help to soothe the gums.

* Ask your doctor or dentist to recommend a sugar-free infant teething gel. Make sure to consult with your doctor before giving your children any kind of medication, particularly when they are young.

* Never rub alcohol on your children’s gums or place an aspirin against the tooth or gum.

The teething process is not an easy time for your child or you.  As your child baby teeth start to push their way through the gum line, they can cause your baby some discomfort. Some children suffer more than others. The good news is that the pain from each tooth should stop as soon as it is visible.  Some of the signs of teething are as follows:

* Irritability
* Excess Drooling
* Hot Red Cheeks
* Swollen Gums
* A Desire to chew on things more then usual.

To promote better oral health, a team from the Berlin-based firm Organobalance GmbH, Germany, created a new candy, which they claim reduced levels of ‘bad’ bacteria in study subjects’ mouths. The sugar-free candy, contains dead bacteria that bind to bad bacteria, potentially reducing cavities

The health of your little one’s baby teeth is predicted to last until the expansion of healthy adult teeth start to force their way up as they develop on schedule.

Therefore it is important to install good dental care habits to your child that will last a life time. By working with a pediatric dentist he/she can assist your efforts in maintaining healthy baby teeth.

Middle-aged and older people are more likely to develop chronic conditions and complications. Yet few studies have focused on the dental health-practices of older persons.

When you defer your dental care it can have serious consequences such as tooth decay,  inflammation and loss of teeth, and an increase risk of malnutrition.

Defer dental care increases your risk of gum disease which in turn increase the risk of cardiovascular and respiratory disease.

However, access to affordable preventive dental care, in the form of regular checkups and cleanings by dentists or dental hygienists can help to improve the quality of life of a population.

The uptake rate of preventative dental care increased over a ten-year period in the United States, but there remains a large disparity among ethnic groups, reports one of the largest and most comprehensive studies on the subject, published in the open-access journal Frontiers in Public Health.

One way to help promote strong and healthy teeth is by reducing or removing many or all sugary snack food items and drinks in your children’s eating habits. By do this you eliminate just about the most active and recurring causes of tooth decay.

During school, most children do not run off to brush their teeth or floss right after their meals and snacks. Providing your child with food that is low on sugars is not only nutritionally good for them, it is going to help promote excellent dental health.

Not only dose cheese make a great gift idea, cheese helps return the mouth to its natural acid balance and help reduce the chances of tooth decay. So for a in-between meal snack a slice of cheese is a good option.

Unsalted peanuts, walnuts and monkey nuts are really good for bone and therefore tooth development. They may not sound glamorous, but they’re a great alternative to chips and sugary treats.

Sugar-free sweets and chocolate is a good option as a treat that is not bad on your child teeth. However, remember to limit how often children eat even these types of treats.

By buying a favorite character-branded toothbrush, (that as the ADA approval) have the potential to make brushing fun for children, which will in turn make them more likely to brush their teeth without any fuss.

One way to make sure your child brushes their teeth for at least two minutes is to get a timer.  They have many different shaped timers which is a fun way to get your child into one of the Foundation’s key messages of brushing for two minutes twice a day using a fluoride toothpaste.

Many people use pacifiers with infants as a means to help bring comfort. However, the down side is that, pre-school age children could become attached to using pacifiers.

The constant actions and pressure on the gums can result in a badly formed bite. This tends to last for a longer time in some young children whenever the sucking action is continued onto a thumb or fingers. Having a badly formed bite can easily set up an entire mixture of pediatric dental health problems. Therefore it is important to ween your child from using a pacifiers by the time his or her teeth start to come in.

If you are a person that is dealing Chipped, stained, misshapen, and missing teeth seeing a cosmetic dentist may help you get back the smile you want.  Did you know that many cosmetic dental office offers free consultations. These consultations can normally run a $100 or more and are the first step in finding out the dental care treatment that would be best for you.

By means of health coaching, researchers at the University of Copenhagen have helped a large group of diabetics to markedly improve their oral health. The patients assume responsibility for their own bodies and boost their self-efficacy through motivational health coaching, taking a different approach to conventional health campaigns and one-way communication. The research findings have just been published in Clinical Oral Investigations.

After the calculus is removed, the crowns of your teeth (the parts that show) may be polished to remove plaque and surface stains. Typically, but not always, an abrasive substance is applied to the teeth with a small rotating rubber cup or brush. This helps to scrub away stains. The polishing substance will feel gritty in your mouth. You will be given chances to rinse.