The study or practice of medicine as it relates to the oral cavity and related structures.
Questions tagged [dentistry]
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Is Sensodyne recommended by "nine out of ten dentists"?
Sensodyne is famously known for saying "Recommended by nine out of ten dentists".
Since being introduced in 1961, Sensodyne has become the favorite sensitive toothpaste of dentists around the world. In fact, 9 out of 10 dentists recommend Sensodyne…
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Did the EPA fire a toxicologist, Dr. William Marcus, for refusing to remain silent on the cancer risk of fluoride?
I read that here in this article:
http://www.nteu280.org/Issues/Fluoride/NTEU280-Fluoride.htm
EPA fired the Office of Drinking Water's chief toxicologist, Dr. William Marcus, who also was our local union's treasurer at the time, for refusing to…
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Can brushing your teeth too often damage your teeth?
I've heard that brushing your teeth too often (usually stated as more than 3 times per day) will cause the enamel on your teeth to become damaged or wear away, is this possible?
Example 1:
the abrasives found in just some of
the toothpastes…
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Is coconut oil effective as a toothpaste or in promoting oral health?
There's a good deal of information about "oil pulling" which is the process by which you swish oil around your mouth for 20 minutes or so then spit it out. There are many claims about what it can heal, one of which has been asked about here. More…
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Can a lightbulb once inserted into your mouth be safely removed?
There is a viral video going around that repeats a claim I've heard before about getting a light bulb stuck in your mouth
Graphic reads,
The bulb shape allows it to be put into the mouth, but taking it out is problematic.
Central to the claim…
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Is fluoride toothpaste dangerous?
Is there any proof that the amount of fluoride that commonly used in toothpaste is unhealthy?
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Does Sensodyne Toothpaste reduce teeth sensitivity?
The manufacturers of Sensodyne toothpaste claims their products "helps relieve the pain of sensitive teeth", using the active ingredients of (either) Strontium Chloride or Potassium Nitrate
Does Sensodyne toothpaste actually reduce sensitivity in…
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Does alcohol-free "essential oil" mouthwash kill bacteria in your mouth?
Case in point:
No other alcohol-free mouthwash has been proven more effective at
killing bad breath germs. Contains signature 4 Essential Oils found in
LISTERINE® Antiseptic for bad breath protection.
How many germs can it possibly kill with…
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Are silver dental fillings safe?
Are silver tooth fillings safe for a person's health?
My dentist says they are safe for my health. My general practitioner has no opinion on the matter.
Some countries have banned or restricted their use; others have not. The controversy is…
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Does (diet) soda cause tooth decay?
I've often heard and read that soda causes tooth decay; most often the reason involves the sugars present in the soda being converted into acids which wear out the enamel.
I'm curious if there is anything in a soda that doesn't contain sugar, such…
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Does chewing ice cubes damage your teeth?
As I child I had the habit of chewing on ice cubes and was told that this damages your teeth. Now my son has this habit and I'd like to know if it is true. Does chewing on ice cubes damage your teeth?
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Does using a fluoride-based toothpaste or fluoride-supplemented tap water lead to higher fluoride concentration in the pineal gland?
Dr. Edward Group writes in Everything You Wanted to Know about the Pineal Gland:
Calcification is the biggest problem for the pineal gland. Fluoride accumulates in the pineal gland more than any other organ and leads to the formation of phosphate…
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Did some Romans clean their teeth with urine?
buzzfeed The Romans used to clean and whiten their teeth with urine. Apparently it works.
Is this true?
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Does drinking fluoridated water prevent cavities?
The Green Vision blog made the claim that fluoride doesn't prevent cavities. Here is a quote from the article:
The topical application of fluoride is a proven method for protecting
teeth from cavities and decay. But there is no scientific…
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Do I have to brush my teeth at least 3 minutes each time?
There are various claims about how long a tooth brushing session should last for proper dental hygiene. I have heard that 3 minutes is the time and that my tooth brushing sessions should be consecrated to that.
Colgate says:
Proper brushing takes…
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