Today’s Solutions: October 14, 2024

Close up of dentures and tooth brush.

Shapeshifting robots could automate teeth brushing and flossing

Teeth cleaning is something we all should do daily and thoroughly, however, is something most of us do not do properly. The design of the toothbrush has remained relatively unchanged for hundreds of years, so to revolutionize how we look after our mouths, a team from the University of Pennsylvania Read More...

Good dental hygiene may be key

Good dental hygiene may be key to reducing risk of Alzheimer’s diseases

Flossing and brushing your teeth may do more than just clean your teeth and keep your gums clean--it may also help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from Norway have determined that the bacteria that causes the gum disease gingivitis was found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients and is Read More...