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Han Seo-woo
Staff editor
Chooses the headlines and smooths out the sentences. Looks for the spots that need more explaining, and for the question that got left out. Hopes a piece reads easily even if you know nothing about dentistry.
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SDF vs. Fluoride Varnish: A Gap Opens in the Power to Stop Cavities
A large clinical trial has found that simply applying a liquid called silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to a cavity can stop its progression. We cover how it compares with fluoride varnish and fillings, along with the side effect of dark tooth staining.
4 min read
Can a Broken Front Tooth Fragment Be Reattached?
Whether a broken fragment from a front tooth can be reattached depends on how well the fragment was preserved, how precisely the fractured surfaces fit together, and whether the pulp is exposed. This article explains the conditions under which reattachment is possible and the treatment needed before bonding.
3 min read
AI Oral Cancer Screening: A Flagged Spot Isn't Always Cancer
More services now let you photograph the inside of your mouth so AI can flag lesions that could progress to oral cancer. Recent meta-analyses and clinical guidelines show these tools are good at not missing real lesions, but they also flag normal tissue as a lesion so often that they can't replace a definitive diagnosis.
4 min read
Why Do My Teeth Hurt With Cold Water Even Without a Visible Cavity?
When a tooth is sensitive to cold water, the cause may be more than exposed dentin: it can also be a cavity, pulp inflammation, a crack, or irritation after a filling. Learn what to check and how treatment differs depending on the pattern of pain.
4 min read
How Accurate Are Intraoral Scanners?
This article examines whether digital impressions from intraoral scanners are as accurate as traditional impressions. In mouths with natural teeth remaining, the difference is negligible, but in mouths requiring multiple implants, study results still diverge.
4 min read
Tooth Sensitivity While Brushing
An overview of the common causes of momentary tooth sensitivity while brushing, how to check it yourself, and when to see a dentist.
3 min read