Teeth

Stems cells in teeth
Stem cells in baby and wisdom teeth

Diet and teeth
http://www.rawfoodexplained.com/healthy-eyes-and-teeth/the-teeth.html

http://wholehealthsource.blogspot.com/2009/11/malocclusion-disease-of-civilization_28.html

Plaque
The teeth are protected by a protein layer, The Acquired Enamel Pellicle (AEP) The saliva-derived pellicle is mature within 2 hours of complete cleaning The AEP is negatively charged(sialic acid, sulfate and carboxyl groups) Bacterial cell surfaces are negatively charged(sialic acid, other charged groups) Bacteria initially are electrostatically repelled by the AEP Bacteria modify the pellicle to allow adherence Pellicle acquires bacteria to become the biofilm, Plaque within 24 hours

Early colonizers selectively bind to the pellicle Early colonizers are non-pathogenic gram-positive cocci S. sanguis is selectively bound to the pellicle on smooth surfaces

The biofilm, Plaque matures and develops complexity within 48 hours Plaque calcifies to become calculus in some individuals

Via Koch's postulate S. mutans is a specific cause of dental caries

Plaque contains different types of bacteria Some plaques are healthy and necessary, some plaques are pathogenic

Early plaque is rich in streptococci(sanguis, mitior) Four hour plaque is thicker and has an increase in gram-positive rods Week-old plaque has gram-negative facultative anaerobes like Veillonella

The deeper and older the Plaque the more different it is

The specific plaque hypothesis(SPH) proposed in the 1970's by Loesche states that: "Specific niches exist in the oral cavity. Specific bacteria colonize and grow in those niches in response to selective pressures. Certain of those colonizers are non-pathogenic and necessary, some are pathogenic and harmful."

Flossing
Proper technique when flossing is important to avoid injuring the gingival papillae. The correct technique is sometimes called "C technique" referring to the way the floss is wrapped around one tooth, moved up and down, then wrapped around the opposite tooth and moved up and down.

Brushing
Add information about ionic toothbrushes

Rebuilding enamel
Could use products like tooth mousse and MI paste.

Repairing cavities
http://news.discovery.com/tech/tooth-regeneration-gel.html

http://biosingularity.com/2011/09/06/filling-without-drilling/

Regrowing teeth
http://century-hitech.com/stem-cell-dental-implants-grow-new-teeth-right-in-your-mouth/

Whitening
http://www.imminst.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=26444

http://www1.nobelbiocare.com/en/implant-solutions/home/default.aspx

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090223221345.htm

Breaking down biofilms with plasma
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090610154503.htm

Pericoronitis
http://www.simplestepsdental.com/SS/ihtSS/r.==/st.32219/t.29748/pr.3.html

Wisdom Teeth removal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itu9y-UTXU8

See also:

http://www.usc.edu/about/people/shi.html