One of the chief complaints of many adult dental patients is that they experience sensitivity and pain whenever they consume a hot or a cold drink. Some describe the sensation as a mild jolt, while ...

Manual toothbrushes with certain bristle types are thought to promote better plaque removal. But does a bristle arrangement place patients at risk of dentin abrasion and developing noncarious cervical ...

Power toothbrushes are popular and have been shown to reduce gingivitis and plaque better than manual toothbrushes, but could their long-term use increase dentin loss? An international team of ...

Upgrading your oral care with an electric toothbrush can help with everything from teeth whitening to better interdental cleaning. Dr Hannan Imran, dentist and clinic director, says that “evidence ...

The Oxford Dictionary of Dentistry defines ‘abrasion’ as: ‘The non-bacterial loss of tooth tissue due to frictional tooth wear by extrinsic agents. Common causes are toothbrushing, particularly with ...

Choosing a toothbrush can be a headache with so many styles available, and the introduction of electric toothbrushes has only added to the confusion. But are electric toothbrushes actually a better ...