Nanoparticles

Nanoparticles May Prevent Tooth Decay, University Of Manitoba Researcher Says

by CTV News

A University of Manitoba professor is developing a better way to keep teeth healthier longer using nanoparticles. We brush our teeth and see the dentist to prevent cavities, still dentist and bio-medical engineer Dr. Rodrigo França said have some tooth decay or in other words, a dental caries. Enamel is the best tooth protector, keeping … Read more

Dental Plaque is No Match for Catalytic Nanoparticles

by University of Pennsylvania

Combine a diet high in sugar with poor oral hygiene habits and dental cavities, or caries, will likely result. The sugar triggers the formation of an acidic biofilm, known as plaque, on the teeth, eroding the surface. Early childhood caries is a severe form of tooth decay that affects one in every four children in … Read more