Alvin Danenberg

1 month ago | drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Melissa Busch |Alvin Danenberg |Alex Dagostino

Aspen Dental has partnered with GLO Science to offer its teeth-whitening solution, which is designed to be fast and effective. Using heat and light technology, GLO combines hydrogen peroxide with desensitizing agents. The LED system provides a whitening experience without the need for custom trays or long appointments, according to the company.

2 months ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch |Ava Barros |Alvin Danenberg |Theresa Pablos

Tooth loss may disrupt the oral-gut microbiota balance by shifting bacterial proportions, potentially impacting intestinal and overall health. This animal study was published earlier this month in BMC Oral Health. Tooth loss led to reduced oral microbiota diversity, increasing Proteobacteria,a possible microbial signature of disease, and decreasing Muribacter.

Nov 26, 2024 | drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Melissa Busch |Alvin Danenberg |Alex Dagostino

Using a 3-mm extended tray during at-home nightguard vital bleaching (NGVB) may increase the risk of gum irritation, according to a clinical trial published on November 18 in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. Additionally, participants who experienced tooth sensitivity reported greater intensity with an extended tray, the authors wrote.

Oct 21, 2024 | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch |Alvin Danenberg |Alex Dagostino |Will Morton

Dental bleaching with 35% hydrogen peroxide may pose a higher risk of tooth sensitivity (TS) in the lower arch compared to the upper arch, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Dentistry. Although there were no significant differences in gingival irritation or bleaching effectiveness, clinicians should be aware of these sensitivity differences, the authors wrote.

Jul 23, 2024 | drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Melissa Busch |Alvin Danenberg |Theresa Pablos

A woman with lifelong oral ulcers but no gastrointestinal symptoms was diagnosed with celiac disease, suggesting that oral manifestations may be a sign of the chronic immune disorder. The case report was published in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology. The 42-year-old woman's diagnosis was confirmed from lab tests, and her ulcers had gone away once she began a gluten-free diet, wrote the author, Dr. Richard J. Vargoa, of A.T. Still University in Kirksville, MO.