Latest news with #teeth
Bloomberg
4 hours ago
- Health
- Bloomberg
Does Toothpaste Without Fluoride Stop Cavities?
Hi, it's Micah in New York. I used to hate going to the dentist. Now I'm focused on protecting my teeth, which made me wonder about these non-fluoride toothpastes I've been hearing about. More on that in a moment, but first ... Fluoride-free toothpaste sales have jumped ever since US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. questioned the safety of fluoride.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Missing A Tooth? Scientists Develop New Drug that Regrows Teeth
If you're one of the millions of people who have a gaping space in your gums where a tooth used to be, there's reason to hope you might not have to spend the rest of your days with an uneven smile or fake teeth. Scientists in Japan have announced that they are moving forward with a drug that is capable of regrowing human teeth, Popular Mechanics reports. The drug works by suppressing an antibody called uterine sensitization–associated gene-1 (USAG-1). In ferrets and mice, this protein is shown to inhibit the growth of teeth, according to Dentistry Today. In a press release, Dr. Katsu Takahashi, a lead author of a study from Kyoto University and the University of Fukui, said, "We knew that suppressing USAG-1 benefits tooth growth. What we did not know was whether it would be enough.' He adds, "Ferrets are diphyodont animals with similar dental patterns to humans.' An article from Dentistry Today reports that researchers found that the 'USAG-1 protein could limit the growth of teeth in mice.' And that suppressing the protein would 'potentially invite their teeth to grow.' Trials conducted on mice were successful. Even more exciting, Dentistry Today reports, is that Takahashi's previous research shows that humans have a third row of teeth in their mouths. Those teeth are available as buds, and Takahashi believes they can be activated. The human trial for regrowing teeth is expected to last about 11 months, according to Popular Mechanics. Originally, it will consist of 30 men between the ages of 30 and 64. A qualification is that they each must be missing a tooth, an article in New Atlas reports. The article also states that if the trial is proven safe and effective, plans are to open the trial to patients between the ages of 2 to 7, who are missing at least four teeth. Researchers hope to have the drug available by the year 2030, Popular Mechanics A Tooth? Scientists Develop New Drug that Regrows Teeth first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 20, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
Geek Tyrant
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
The Creator of SQUID GAME Lost 10 Teeth While Shooting The Series; and He Hasn't "Put Them Back in Yet" — GeekTyrant
Squid Game series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk recently revealed that the production of the series has taken a physical toll on him as he lost a lot of freakin' teeth! While speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Hwang talked about shooting Season 3 and confessed: 'I thought it was going to be okay, but this time I had to pull out two more teeth as well. I had to pull out about eight teeth in season 1, and now I have two teeth more out, and I haven't put them back in yet. So I'm waiting for them.' That's a total of ten teeth sacrificed at the altar of deadly children's games, existential dread, and masked game masters. What the hell!? Was he so streessed out that his teeth were just falling out of his head! This is a nightmare that I have, for real! While most people lose sleep over work stress, Hwang seems to lose molars. I guess this shows just how much pressure he's under to deliver a finale worthy of the cultural juggernaut he created. Season 3 will bring the mainline series to a close, but Hwang's not ruling out the possibility of a spin-off. He explained: 'If I make [a] spin-off, it will be a story happening between season 1 and 2. There [was] a three years gap between season 1 and 2. So, I want to show what they did for those times.' As for what lies ahead, Netflix's official synopsis reads: 'Gi-hun, a.k.a. Player 456, [is] at his lowest point yet. But the Squid Game stops for no one, so Gi-hun will be forced to make some important choices in the face of overwhelming despair as he and the surviving players are thrust into deadlier games that test everyone's resolve.' And if that's not enough to rattle you, series star Lee Jung-jae warned fans at Netflix Tudum 2025 that the new season will 'shock the world one last time.' Squid Game Season 3 hits Netflix on June 27. Here's hoping Hwang gets some well-earned rest… and a good dentist.
CNN
03-07-2025
- Health
- CNN
These editor-loved Crest 3D Whitestrips just set all-new low prices ahead of Prime Day
Brighten your pearly whites with Crest 3D Whitestrips deals at Amazon. In case you've been wanting to learn how to whiten teeth, take whitening strips dipping to some of their lowest prices ahead of July Prime Day as your sign. An even sweeter deal: Buy two items like whitestrips, mouthwashes and floss, then save an extra $5 on many of the deals below. Many of our staffers — myself included — are devotees of the brand's treatments because they noticeably increase the wattage of our smiles. Shop these Amazon sales on Crest 3D Whitestrips, below. Crest Professional Effects 3D Whitestrips Dental Whitening Kit, 44-Pack Just $2 off from its record-low price on Amazon, these bestselling Crest Whitestrips are a steal days ahead of Prime Day. This pack comes with two bonus whitening strips, which puts it at an even greater value thanks to this early offer. Crest 3D Whitestrips Sensitive Dental Whitening Kit I always stock up on these whitening strips for sensitive teeth when they go on sale because they visibly brighten my teeth after just one use without making my teeth ache. I've been using them for years and love the dramatic results. Today's $20-off discount makes them even easier to recommend. Crest 3D Whitestrips, Supreme Flexfit, Teeth Whitening Strip Kit, 24-Pack Hit reset on years of surface stains. Touting whiteness for up to 18 months, these speedy strips can brighten teeth by 25 shades, per the brand. They also feature a flexible design to better stretch and mold to your teeth. Crest 3D Whitestrips Radiant Express Plus Light, 20-Pack Hitting a new all-time low price on Amazon, these Radiant Express strips boast the brightest effects out of all of Crest's offerings. It's powered by an LED light to speed up whitening time. Just clip the on-page coupon for an extra $10 off. Crest 3D Whitestrips Dental Whitening Kit, 24-Pack In less than a month, these whitening strips can lift years of surface stains on teeth. Its on-page coupon sets a new lowest price at 44% off. This one comes with two of the brand's one-hour express treatments so you can trial its speedy, professional-level whitening powers. We're always on the lookout for deals on Crest 3D Whitestrips because our editors have reaped the benefits and recommend them time after time. A major shopping event like Prime Day consistently brings big savings on Crest Whitestrips, which is why we're thrilled to see discounts roll out days ahead of the actual four-day sale. A couple of options are bottoming out at new low prices, so it's the perfect opportunity to snag before the shopping frenzy and cut some of the best early Prime Day deals. Our deals team, consisting of senior editor Rikka Altland, editor Jacqueline Saguin and associate editor Elena Matarazzo, is passionate about unearthing deals we would be tempted to shop. We enjoy finding a great deal on a coveted item (especially one that's been tested by our editors) because it means we're helping our readers make savvy buying decisions.
News.com.au
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Country music star LeAnn Rimes runs off stage after teeth fall out mid-concert
LeAnn Rimes bolted off stage after her teeth fell out mid-performance. The I Need You singer was mid-song at The Skagit Casino Resort in Washington recently when her dental bridge became detached. 'Last night I was on stage, in the middle of [singing] One Way Ticket, ' Rimes shared in a video posted to her Instagram. 'I feel something pop in my mouth,' she continued. 'And if you've been around, you know I've had a lot of dental surgeries and I have a bridge in the front and it fell out in the middle of my song last night.' The pop star, 42, said she 'panicked' before running to the side of the stage to secure her prosthetic teeth and swiftly returned back to the microphone. 'Then I just had to get real with everybody and tell them exactly what was happening or else I would have had to walk off stage,' she shared. 'And so, for the rest of the show, I was literally like this, pushing my teeth in.' Rimes said she had to push her teeth back in 'every couple lines' while she singing her tunes and noted that it was in that moment she realised her song, Can't Fight the Moonlight, had several Fs, THs, and SHs. 'Like, Can't Fight the Moonlight, [the teeth] completely fell in my mouth,' she recalled. Fortunately, Rimes laughed off the dental disaster and even called it 'the most epic experience ever.' 'I don't usually have firsts in my career. That was a first and hopefully a last,' she said. Rimes hoped her teeth would stay in for her performance at the same venue later that night. 'We shall see,' she said before joking, 'The front row, get ready for something to fly out. If you catch them, please return them.' Rimes said she decided to take to social media to show fans that she was 'keepin' it real.' 'Like I said, there wasn't a f***ing thing I could do about it except either walk off, or just hold my teeth in and sing, so I just ran with it,' she said. 'The show can go on, even in the midst of sheer, utter embarrassment. You just gotta be real with people.' As for the status of her faulty dental bridge, Rimes said 'It's all good.' 'They're in for now,' she said, adding that the mishap was the most 'epic' example of how the show must go on.
