Straighter teeth are easier to clean, which helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease. A balanced bite spreads chewing forces more evenly, reducing tooth wear and jaw strain. Many people also feel more confident after treatment. In children and teens,…
Interdental brushes are very small brushes that clean the spaces between teeth. These spaces often hold sticky plaque, which can lead to gum disease if not removed. Gum disease starts when biofilm builds up along the gum line and between…
An end tuft toothbrush, also called a single tuft toothbrush, is a very small brush made for tooth brushing in hard to reach parts of the mouth. It targets dental plaque on the gum line, behind the last molars, around…
The modified bass technique aims to clean where plaque hides most, right along the gumline, while protecting the gums. Plaque is the sticky film of bacteria on teeth. The gumline is the edge of the gum around each tooth. The…
A common phrase says someone “died of old age.” Medicine says otherwise. Doctors do not certify “old age” as a cause of death, they identify the disease or injury that ended life, often after a gradual loss of resilience that…
Sour candy for panic attacks On a Reddit conversation titled “What’s a crazy body life hack everyone should know?”, a user claims: If you’re prone to anxiety attacks, keep some really sour candies on hand. I normally take medication for…
Binaural beats are a sound effect made by playing two slightly different tones, one in each ear. The brain perceives a third “beat” that equals the difference between the two tones. This beat is the part that matters for brain…
A recent media claim said that eating a lot of animal protein speeds aging. The idea has some truth, but the full picture is more nuanced. Large cohort studies in the United States and Japan link higher plant protein with…
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, or NAD, is a helper molecule that cells use for energy, DNA repair, and body clock control. Its level falls with age. NAD supplements do not provide NAD itself, they provide precursors, most often nicotinamide riboside, NR,…