
Elektrische Zahnbürsten: Rotation oder Vibration?
An 11-year observational study by the University of Greifswald, published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, shows that long-term use of electric toothbrushes slows the progression of perio...

Painful teeth: where they come from and what you can do about it
Sensitive teeth make life difficult. Eating hot or cold as well as sweet or sour foods triggers unpleasant flashes of pain, making you lose your desire for ice cream or cake. At worst, people with ...

Caries: What you should know about it
You are certainly familiar with caries. Only 2.5 percent of all 35- to 44-year-olds are free of caries, and among 65- to 74-year-olds the proportion is even close to zero. On average, 18 teeth in t...

Fluoride protects your teeth from decay
On the one hand, reports that the ingestion of fluoride is dangerous appear from time to time. On the other hand, fluoride is contained in almost every toothpaste. A paradox? No, because fluoride i...

How to get rid of tooth discoloration
Many people are not really satisfied with the color of their teeth. They struggle with the yellowish shimmer, and in the worst case even stop smiling because it is not radiant white and they do not...

Dental plaque or tartar? Where is actually the difference?
Dentists and prophylaxis assistants speak of dental plaque or plaque as well as tartar. You, as a layperson, may be wondering what the difference is and, more importantly, how best to avoid both. D...