Disney can digitally recreate your teeth

Digital models of humans can be uncannily accurate these days, but there's at least one area where they fall short: teeth. Unless you're willing to scan the inside of someone's mouth, you aren't going to get a very faithful representation of someone...

Regenerative tooth fillings could put an end to root canals

You really don't want a root canal, and not just because it's potentially painful. Emptying the tooth of the infected tissue at its heart potentially weakens it, since you can't grow that organic material back or put toxic fillings in its place. Re...

ICYMI: Reading a fly’s mind, real Minecraft phone and more

Today on In Case You Missed It: Neuroscientists figured out what fruit flies are thinking with fluorescent molecules. Minecraft now has an internal smartphone that can be used to text and call people within the game. And this new smart flossing produ...

Charcoal Toothbrush Is Reportedly Not as Bad as It Sounds

When I say “charcoal toothbrush” you probably think “CIA torture report.” You should actually be wondering “cutting edge dentistry or snake oil?” Yes, the charcoal toothbrush is an actual product that’s available here for about $10.

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The important part is that this is activated charcoal, which is the kind that gets used in water filters and odor removers an the like. The manufacturer describes the bristles’ properties thusly: “Binchotan charcoal is blended into each bristle of this toothbrush which helps give off negative ions, helpful for deodorizing and removing plaque, preventing bad breath, and harmful bacteria from growing within the brush.”

The Amazon page is also full of BS reviews like this gem: “Just what my grandson ordered for Christmas, thanks!” Absolutely nobody’s grandson got excited about a toothbrush for Christmas. This kid probably also wanted Brussels sprouts, a copy of Quicken Rental Property Manager 2015, and some homework.

Oral-B Toothbrush App Launched for Kids


The latest in the line of dental health electronic devices is an Oral-B toothbrush. It literally allows your dentist to oversee your brushing and flossing habits. The interactive gadget runs on your...

Oral-B Toothbrush Now Comes with an Oral Care App


The latest in the line of dental health electronic devices is an Oral-B toothbrush. It literally allows your dentist to oversee your brushing and flossing habits. The interactive gadget runs on your...

Toothpaste Alert Issued


With the Sochi Olympics at hand, the security is being beefed up around the environs of the games site. Several black widows are awaiting the opportunity to sabotage the Olympics. And other...