Keep Cavities at Bay with the World’s First Connected Toothbrush

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Not sure how well you brushed your teeth this morning? There’s a new smart toothbrush that can tell just how well you fare.

Announced at the 2014 International CES show in Las Vegas, the Kolibree smart toothbrush is the world’s first connected toothbrush that provides details about your brushing habits to help improve your overall oral health.

Via Bluetooth, the Kolibree smart toothbrush records each brush stroke through an accompanying app and reveals if you brushed long enough or if you missed out on certain areas in your mouth.

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Cosmetic Dentistry: Creating Brighter, Better Smiles

From subtle repairs to major procedures, cosmetic dentistry has evolved to improve every aspect of a smile. From teeth whitening, to replacing missing teeth and everything else in between, smile enhancements are proven to boost a person’s overall appearance and self-confidence. At Dr. Michael’s, our cosmetic dentists work hard to create results that make you want to smile even more.

Today, cosmetic dentists have a variety of techniques and tools in their arsenal to reshape teeth, close gaps between teeth, fix broken or chipped teeth, restore worn teeth and even alter the length of your pearly whites.

In the UAE, smile makeovers are getting more popular than ever. Our CEO and Clinical Director Dr. Michael Formenius has been helping countless patients achieve the smile they truly desire through dental veneers.

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Goodbye 2013!

End the year with positivity and a big smile! Photo | Oral-B

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New Study Reveals Full Emotional Impact of Tooth Loss

Imagine losing your front tooth because of an injury. Do you see yourself still going to work or school the following day? Or would you rather stay at home until you get an immediate replacement?

Losing a tooth is never seen as a disability, but experts at Newcastle University in the UK were astounded by the impact tooth loss had on people. Thirty nine men and women who had experienced tooth loss and replacement from the North East of England participated in the study.  The study published in the journal Sociology of Health and Illness found that participants were devastated by their tooth loss. Some compared it to losing an arm or leg, others reported that they avoided leaving their homes.

Larry (65)
“It’s devastating when you break a tooth off, when that front one went, it was like losing one of the children. Honestly. Because I’d always had – I thought there was never a problem with those ones at the front … But no, it is devastating when you lose teeth because it’s part of you.”

Sandra (60)
“I always used to look in the mirror when I cleaned my teeth and go round my teeth like this and when I get to the gap, I go ‘Oh’. I feel sorry for myself actually. Do you understand that? It’s like… I feel like an old lady, suddenly I feel like an old lady. It’s aged me psychologically. Having this tooth missing.”

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Santa's in Town

Santa visits the kids at Dr. Michael’s. To view all the photos, click here.

Cut Sugar Intake to Keep Your Teeth for Life

Experts say that maintaining a limit of around five teaspoons of sugar a day - less than 5 per cent of the daily total calorie intake – will allow people to 'keep their teeth for life.'

Gone are the days when sweet treats like cake, pie and ice cream are saved for Christmas and birthdays. These have become everyday staples on our diet and experts are calling out to ‘reverse this trend.’

Researchers at Newcastle University are urging people to cut their sugar intake to just five teaspoons a day in order for their teeth to last a lifetime. The study commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) recognises the advantage of this ‘sugar limit’ by showing that when less than 10% of total calories in the diet is made up of free sugars there are much lower levels of tooth decay.

Newcastle University Professor of Nutrition and Oral Health, Prof. Paula Moynihan said: "People now expect to keep their teeth into old age and given that the effects of sugars on our teeth are lifelong, then limiting sugars to less than 5% of the calories we eat would minimize the risk of dental caries throughout life.”

The researchers also found that fluoride does not shield our teeth against cavities caused by sugar. Prof. Moynihan said: “Fluoride undoubtedly protects the teeth against decay but it does not eliminate tooth decay and it does not get rid of the cause – dietary sugars. Moreover, not everyone has good exposure to fluoride through drinking water and or toothpastes containing fluoride.”

The study was published in the Journal of Dental Research.
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