I was wondering if I should be brushing my teeth before or after breakfast. Steven S. Toth, DMD, explains that there actually ...

Now, Japanese researchers are moving a promising, tooth-regrowing medicine into human trials. If the trial is successful, the ...

Tooth pain can affect a single tooth or multiple teeth. There are various causes of pain in teeth, including gum disease and weakened tooth enamel. There are several factors and conditions that can ...

The exact relationships between all these early human relatives are still a bit murky. It could be that H. erectus is ...

A newly discovered pair of stem cell lineages drives the formation of both tooth roots and the bone that anchors them. Understanding how these cells switch roles could pave the way for regenerating ...

Finds at sites in Spain and France suggest that Neandertals used the teeth of ancient rhinos for heavy-duty fabrication.

Humans have two pairs of teeth during their lifetime, primary (milk teeth) and permanent (adult) teeth. Primary teeth are 20 in number, 10 in each jaw, respectively. Whereas, there are 32 permanent ...

For teeth, eating or drinking sweets are a double whammy. Sugary substances can damage teeth, making them prone to sensitivity. Ingesting sweet foods and drinks can also cause pain or discomfort to ...

The foods and beverages that you include in your diet all affect your teeth and gums. While some foods and beverages promote healthy teeth and gums, others may lead to tooth decay, erosion, and the ...

Take a trip with me 25 million years into the past. We’re going for a swim in one of central Australia’s slow-flowing rivers ...