Dentistry

More snacking, sugary drinks, and brushing that gets pushed aside: the return to school is an excellent opportunity to reset children's oral health habits. Here are some small changes that can make a big difference.

The star of "The Buzaglos" and wife of former soccer player Maor Buzaglo took her daughter, Shayne, for dental treatment at a "Clalit Smile" clinic: "A deep root canal is ahead of us, ugh." And also: the antibiotic treatment and the gift she promised to give her daughter.

American TV host Kelly Ripa revealed today, Thursday, the reason for her recent absence from the screen. She underwent a medical procedure following a "good" and common habit that led her to the operating table. In her podcast, Ripa explained: "I brush my teeth too much," which caused significant gum recession, particularly in the lower area of her mouth.

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed an engineered chewing gum that targets microorganisms associated with head and neck cancers. The treatment eliminates harmful bacteria without damaging the mouth's natural, beneficial microbiome.

A 24-year-old Chinese woman claims she went to a hospital for a dental consultation regarding a slight protrusion of her lower jaw. However, she alleges that a specialist convinced her to undergo a complex surgery. According to her, the plan to move the jaw back by two millimeters turned into a procedure where it was moved more than 13 millimeters in the opposite direction.

If you are in the habit of rinsing your mouth immediately after brushing or skipping tongue cleaning before bed, you might want to rethink your routine. Adhering to a few simple rules can make the difference between strong, healthy teeth and long-term damage.