End of Fillings in Sight; Scientists Find Way to Regrow Decayed Teeth
Fillings could be consigned to history after scientists discovered that a drug already trialled in Alzheimer’s patients can encourage tooth regrowth and repair cavities. Researchers at King’s College London found that the drug Tideglusib stimulates the stem cells contained in the pulp of teeth so that they generate new dentine – the mineralised material under the enamel. Teeth already have … Continue reading
Having More Than 8 Fillings Could Increase Mercury Levels in Your Blood
Bad news for those of us who have mouths full of old-school, metallic dental fillings: researchers have found that having more than eight fillings could contribute to higher mercury levels in our bloodstream. And not just by a little bit – an analysis of nearly 15,000 people has shown that those with eight metal fillings in their mouth have roughly … Continue reading