TOKYO – A Japanese research team is making progress on the development of a groundbreaking medication that may allow people to grow new teeth, with c
TOKYO – A Japanese research team is making progress on the development of a groundbreaking medication that may allow people to grow new teeth, with c
I was shocked to learn that dental sealant exists. This simple procedure is very effective in preventing cavities, so once a kid has adult teeth they’ll be protected into their 20s.
Yet, many people don’t know to ask for this and can’t afford the upfront cost (about $40 per tooth). Yet, unless your kid has fewer than 3 cavities as a teen it is the most cost effective and wellness promoting option.
It’s wild to me this isn’t a heavily subsidized and promoted procedure, but I guess dental care =/= healthcare…
I know what you mean. I’m always amazed no one ever told me about preventive dentistry, and some people I tell seem to view it with suspicion.
Worse, where I live the dentists you see as a poor person usually push extraction as a cost-effective option when something goes wrong. But it can cause issues with chewing (the other teeth can move), and bone loss in the jaw.