Wisdom teeth are often seen as problematic molars that need to be extracted due to pain, infection, or misalignment. However, recent scientific discoveries have revealed something truly remarkable — wisdom teeth contain stem cells, powerful biological tools that can regenerate and repair human tissue.
Inside every tooth lies a delicate balance between the pulp (nerve tissue) and the periodontium (supporting bone and gum). When infection strikes one, it can spread to the other — forming what dentists call a periodontal–endodontic lesion.
These lesions are complex and require both root canal therapy and periodontal (gum) surgery for complete healing.
For decades, dentistry has been a field of repair and replacement. We fill cavities, we cap crowns, we implant false teeth. But what if, instead of fixing a problem, we could help the body solve it itself? A groundbreaking study is turning this "what if" into "when."
Sometimes, the most profound medical breakthroughs don't come from creating something new, but from understanding a survival mechanism as old as life itself.
Here’s a wild thought: the human body survives starvation by eating parts of itself. It sounds like science fiction, but this very concept—observed by a quiet Japanese scientist in lonely yeast cells—earned him the Nobel Prize.
Kamusta, mga ka-Ngipin! Let's talk about something we often whisper about but rarely tackle head-on: the cost of dental care. That sinking feeling in your stomach when the dentist explains you need a root canal and a crown—and your mind instantly jumps to the price tag. In a country where "tingi-tingi" (retail) culture is king, big dental procedures can feel like a financial mountain too steep to climb.
For Toronto's youth, navigating the vibrant yet demanding cityscape often comes with hidden health challenges. Among these is a quiet but destructive condition: chronic dry mouth, or xerostomia. Far from a simple inconvenience, a persistent lack of saliva is a major risk factor for rapid dental decay, and for a segment of young Torontonians, it's intricately linked to broader health journeys, including living with HIV or managing certain medications.
The Silent Epidemic: How Teen Vaping and Smoking Are Accelerating Aging and Damaging the Brain
When it comes to creating a natural, healthy, and aesthetic smile, most people think about whitening or straightening their teeth. But dentists know there’s more beneath the surface. The way your teeth are curved and aligned plays a major role in how well you bite, chew, and even how your smile looks.
The Wilson Curve refers to the side-to-side curvature of the upper and lower posterior teeth (molars and premolars).
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