A single species of bacteria is responsible for tooth decay. But until now, mouthwash has worked by sterilising your maw wholesale. But why go Death Star v. Alderaanon it when you could just kill off that one bad species? This is exactly what Colgate has done and the result could mean an end to cavities — forever. More »
It’s arrived for too late for those who’ve already endured the agony of orthodontics, but a new daily treatment using a vibrating mouthpiece could halve the amount of time dental braces need to be worn. More »
Complaining about dental work is kind of like complaining about aeroplane food or your wife’s cooking — best to just avoid it unless you’re feeling Dangerfieldian. And UCLA’s got an experimental new “smart bomb” mouthwash it says might keep you out of the dentist’s chair with just once rinse every four days. More »
Do you have a lot of cavities? Perhaps it’s because you lost a lot of enamel sucking on sour lollies when you were a kid. It’s almost as bad as battery acid — except it tastes much better. More »
If your little brother loses a tooth, what’s in it for you? The little dope gets sweet Tooth Fairy scratch and you’re left holding the bag. Unless you decide to play dentist with a long string and a mini-motorcycle. More »
War dogs are going to get you. You think you’re safe because you’re downstairs and they’re upstairs? Think again, chief—because those war dogs are about to rappel the hell down, clad in armour, and eat you to death. More »
