Wisdom teeth are your third row of molars. They are referred to as ‘wisdom’ teeth because most people get it at age 17-22 when they are also said to attain maturity. At some point or another, a good majority of individuals will have to deal with their wisdom teeth, so let’s take a look at […]
It could increase the mercury levels in your blood
Dental surface restorations composed of dental amalgam, a mixture of mercury, silver, tin and other metals, significantly contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, according to new research from the University of Georgia’s department of environmental health science in the College of Public Health. This research, which analyzed data from nearly 15,000 individuals, is […]
In recent years there has been increasing medical interest in correcting teeth that do not touch perfectly in order to prevent problems such as jaw pain, gaps between teeth and crowding. Now, a new study carried out by Spanish researchers has concluded that dental occlusion is also related to the control of posture and balance. […]
