Hacker News with Generative AI: Oral Health

The use of hydroxyapatite toothpaste to prevent dental caries (2021) (nlm.nih.gov)
Dissolution of hydroxyapatite from the tooth structure at low pH can lead to the irreversible destruction of enamel and dentin, which if left untreated can result in pain and tooth loss.
Dentistry, Oral Health, Hydroxyapatite, Tooth Decay, Research
10 points by walterbell 11 days ago | 0 comments
Bacteria involved in gum disease linked to increased risk of head, neck cancer (medicalxpress.com)
More than a dozen bacterial species among the hundreds that live in people's mouths have been linked to a collective 50% increased chance of developing head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), a new study shows.
Medical Research, Cancer, Oral Health, Bacteria
72 points by wglb 187 days ago | 10 comments
Don't underestimate the importance of oral health (peterattiamd.com)
Oral Health, Health, Wellness
11 points by XzetaU8 256 days ago | 2 comments
The effect of daily usage of Mouthwash on the oropharyngeal microbiome (microbiologyresearch.org)
Oral Health, Microbiology, Research
61 points by _glass 261 days ago | 33 comments
Why dentists say you shouldn't rinse after brushing (washingtonpost.com)
Oral Health, Dentistry, Health, Science
44 points by bookofjoe 355 days ago | 48 comments