Prevent Tooth Decay and Extend the Life of Fillings with Grape Seed Extract

The AHA! Team — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 06:10:26 +0000

Dena Schmidt via NaturalHealth365 – Are you worried about the health of your teeth? Grape seed extract is a fantastic example of how good nutrition can help keep your smile strong. If you’ve ever had a tooth repaired by a dentist, this report is worth your attention. It’s important to note that most fillings, whether made from amalgam or composite resin, don’t last a lifetime. Amalgam, a blend of metals, tends to be more durable. However, its mercury and other toxic materials make it a harmful option. On the other hand, composite resin offers some great benefits. This material, made from a mix of plastic and fine glass particles, can be custom-tinted to perfectly match your natural tooth color. The only downside is that composite fillings generally last about half as long as amalgam fillings. Still, many consider this a small price to pay for their health and peace of mind. Dental fillings tend to fail due to secondary cavities However, research shows that natural compounds contained within grape seed extract could help strengthen the dentin within the teeth. This, in turn, could increase the lifespan of composite resin fillings. The dentin portion of the teeth forms most of their calcified extracellular tissue and is located right underneath the hardest portion of the tooth, the external enamel. In addition, dentin is comprised mostly of collagen – the same protein that gives structure to the skin and connective tissues. Composite resin fillings must bind to the dentin; however, the interface between the two can weaken, paving the way for tooth restorations to break down. When fillings fail, what usually happens is that tooth decay has formed around it, compromising the seal between the tooth and the filling. Reinforcing the interface in the dentin layer sets the stage for a better bond and a longer-lasting restoration. Flavonoids in grape seed extract support tooth resin in adhering to dental fillings In one study, grape seed extract was found to increase the strength and integrity of the dentin layer effectively. This allowed it to be a better receptacle for composite fillings. The researchers believe that the effectiveness of grape seed extract in preventing tooth decay and preserving dental fillings is due to its support in the self-repair process within teeth. It seems that damaged collagen can repair itself faster in the presence of plant-based flavonoids called oligomeric proanthocyanidins. Grape seed extract is particularly rich in these compounds. It assists in interlocking the collagen-rich dentin and resin of the fillings – creating better adhesion and durability of the filling. Use grape seed extract to help prevent tooth decay and increase the lifespan of dental fillings Over 90 percent of U.S. adults have had at least one cavity. But millions of people have this problem – and don’t even know it! Cavities form when bacteria produce acid that, in turn, erodes tooth enamel minerals faster than it can self-repair. Secondary cavities – around the margin of the filling – are the most common causes of failed tooth restorations. If you have composite resin fillings, consider using grape seed extract to increase their lifespan. Some tips on caring for your teeth are as follows: First, floss your teeth. Use a Hydro Floss® oral irrigator to clean your teeth and gums. Inside the oral irrigator, you can put 20-30 drops of grape seed extract in the reservoir with about 20 ounces of water. Use the oral irrigator to clean your teeth and gums. Finish by brushing your teeth with an herbal toothpaste or make a paste with a small amount of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Naturally, we suggest you see a well-trained biological dentist for any repairs that are needed. By the way, another related study found that Chinese red pine root bark extract could also have similar tooth-strengthening properties. Of course, to keep your teeth healthy, minimize the consumption of processed sugars, eat a diet rich in minerals, and maintain good oral hygiene habits, on a regular basis. Sources for this article include: NIH.gov ScienceDaily.com To read the original article click here.

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Scientists Use Neutrons to Try to Develop Better, Less Costly Dental Restorations

AHA Publisher — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:00:24 +0000

DOE News Source via Newswise – Teeth damaged by trauma or disease require treatment to look and feel as good as new, but the restorative materials available to dentists don’t always last and can be costly for patients. Newswise – Researchers from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center’s College of Dentistry are using neutrons at ORNL’s High Flux Isotope Reactor to change that. Teeth damaged by trauma or disease require treatment to look and feel as good as new, but the restorative materials available to dentists don’t always last and can be costly for patients. Fernando Luis Esteban Florez, an assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, College of Dentistry, is conducting research at the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) at the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to try to change that. Current dental biomaterials have limitations, according to Esteban Florez. New materials will not only be able to bond more tightly with the enamel structures they’re designed to repair but also repel the bacteria that attack fillings and implants. “In fact, the replacement of failed restorations accounts for 70% of dentists’ chair time at a yearly cost of $298 billion worldwide,” said Esteban Florez. “Our focus is to create smart restorative dental biomaterials that are less expensive and do not need to be replaced every five to seven years.” Neutron scattering research provides insights that may lead to the development of novel materials for implant dentistry, he said. “A dental implant can cost as much as $4,500 per tooth. And that doesn’t include the cost of repairs should the procedure fail; therefore, developing biocompatible polymer- or ceramic-based materials to replace those metals could greatly benefit patients,” he said. “Creating novel materials that are more biocompatible with the human body would be a great asset to dentistry, and neutrons may be the perfect tool for assessing potential materials for this purpose.” Esteban Florez already has performed neutron scattering experiments at ORNL to explore the surface-modification and functionalization of metal oxide nanoparticles in experimental dental adhesive resins. The nanoparticles have long-term antibacterial and bioactive properties. Now, he wants to see if neutron scattering can help him better understand exactly how different restorative materials interact with enamel, dentin, and collagen within teeth. Specifically, he used the IMAGING instrument at HFIR to study a small collection of human teeth that had been restored either with a dental amalgam, or a resin composite. These materials were bound to the sample tooth structures using his experimental dental adhesive resins, which contain varying concentrations of metal oxide nanoparticles. He is now working with Hassina Bilheux, senior neutron imaging scientist at HFIR, to reconstruct his data into three-dimensional renderings he can use to observe the interactions between restorative dental biomaterials and tooth structures. “Neutron tomography is a powerful technique for exploring the internal aspects of organic materials such as biological tissues. These samples contain a great deal of hydrogen; and since neutrons are particularly sensitive to hydrogen, we can generate very detailed images of their microstructures,” said Bilheux. “Neutrons can be used to probe structures within organic tissues in a nondestructive way and allow me to understand how restorative dental biomaterials interact with the entire tooth system,” said Esteban Florez. Esteban Florez said his research is focused on the development of polymer-based restorative materials with non-leaching and long-term antibacterial and bioactive properties that can be enhanced using visible light irradiation. Once fully developed, these materials hold the promise to kill penetrating bacteria, naturally bond to organic and inorganic components of teeth, and guide the growth of hydroxyapatite (the building blocks of bone and teeth) to seal the tooth/biomaterial interface. If successful, they will increase the durability of current polymer-based restorative materials and decrease the costs of oral health care. “There’s still a great deal of research to be done on this topic, but we’re hopeful that our work will have a significant and positive impact on the field of restorative dentistry,” he said. HFIR is a DOE Office of Science User Facility. UT-Battelle LLC manages ORNL for the DOE Office of Science. The Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, please visit http://science.energy.gov/.—by Gage Taylor To read the original article click here.

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Scientists Use Neutrons to Try to Develop Better, Less Costly Dental Restorations