Credit Crunch takes toll on teeth

As the stock market causes worries so it also causes problems with the teeth and jaws as part of the credit crunch blues people grind their teeth in their sleep without realising."Do you wake up with a headache,...

How to avoid heart disease: brush your teeth, say scientists

This is interesting. I had no idea by brushing your teeth it lowers the chances of you receiving heart diseases. I always thought brushing your teeth is for lowering the chance of you having bad breathitis. So now...

Experts unveil skull of giant duck with teeth and the wingspan of a family car

"They are ducks - but not as we know them.Instead of the fluffy little creatures seen today, these big birds boasted 'teeth', a 16ft wingspan and once flew over Britain.Today, scientists announced the discovery of...

Lollipops fight tooth decay

Tooth decay is for the most part avoidable in childhood if the correct diet and cleaning regime is in place and yet half of all children will have tooth decay by age 6. This new project gets kids to suck lollies at...

Palin's use of song "Barracuda" upsets Heart

Ann and Nancy Wilson of the 70's rock band "Heart" are reportedly up-in-arms over Sarah Palin's use of their hit song Barracuda at the Republican National Convention. ""The Republican campaign did not ask for...

Cat Man - the human 'tiger' who enjoys climbing trees and eats raw meat every...

"As obsessions go this has to be one of the weirdest known to man - someone who would voluntarily file his teeth, split his lip and undergo extensive facial surgery - to turn himself into a 'human tiger'.Dennis...

Inflatable dental surgery to tour Britain

The British used to famous for their crooked teeth but through the 80s and 90s the NHS dental service turned that around with lots of kids getting free orthodentic treatment of the highest quality. The government...

Dealing with toothache at home.

Perhaps one of the most common chidings a child gets from a parent

Porcelain veneers could ruin your teeth, your smile... and your life

"Porcelain veneers are the quick-fix route to a perfect Hollywood smile, we're told  -  they'll fit over your own teeth like false fingernails, hiding all manner of imperfections and giving your mouth the...

Ancestor of T rex unearthed

The t-rex's ancestor which lived about 200 million years ago was unearthed in a diggin in southern Poland. It was about 5 meters long and it's biggest tooth was about 7 centimeters long." WARSAW: Paleontologists...

Montauk Monster: Mystery animal corpse becomes web sensation

"The identity of this creature, which reportedly washed up on a New York beach last month, has captivated the blogosphere and is dividing animal experts. Have your say: What is the 'Montauk Monster'? ...

Profs Urge Louisiana Gov: Veto Fluoridation Bill

Many professionals world-wide are calling on Louisiana Governor Jindal to veto a bill which would force fluoridation on almost the whole state. SB 312 was quietly pushed through the legislature by PR firms...

Silver Dental Fillings May Leak Mercury, FDA Warns

The U.S. FDA is warning that silver dental fillings could release a tiny amount of "mercury vapour" caused by chewing and brushing which "may have neurotoxic effects on the nervous systems of developing children and...

Dead Canadians and Mexican Injustice

This article doesn't apply to just Canadians.  It applies to anyone traveling abroad.  Why spend money in another country when that government won't even afford an individual the justice they deserve if...

Bisphenol A also lurks in teeth

Bisphenol A made headlines last week when Health Canada said the substance is potentially harmful in plastics used for food and water containers. It appears BPA is also used in tooth fillings, but whether it's enough...

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