There could be new hope in the fight against gum disease. Scientists have developed a toothpaste that targets only the ...

These "total monsters of fishes" are extinct today, though new clues about their lives come from CT scans and their closest ...

Every night before bedtime, my daughter tilts back her head so that a pair of metal plates inside her mouth can be cranked ...

Wisdom teeth removal helps prevent dental problems like pain and infection. This surgery often involves the removal of impacted teeth. Why Do Wisdom Teeth Need Removal? Wisdom teeth are the last of ...

A two-vehicle accident in the 400 block of King Richard Drive has left one of the cars fully submerged in a nearby body of water Tuesday afternoon, according to the ...

Researchers at the University of Nottingham say they’ve come up with a new type of gel that can repair and rebuild tooth enamel — a potentially game-changing treatment, since dentistry today is ...

Researchers have created a bioinspired gel that can regenerate tooth enamel by mimicking natural growth processes. The fluoride-free material forms a mineral-rich layer that restores enamel’s strength ...

It’s not surprising that many people fear the dentist. Replacing a tooth often requires invasive surgery and implanting a titanium screw into a patient’s jawbone, then waiting months for that to ...

Brent Chapman can see again after doctors pulled out one of his teeth, flattened it, drilled a hole in it, placed a lens inside and implanted the tooth in one of his eyes. It seems bizarre, but the ...

Maintaining good oral hygiene practices is key to keeping your teeth and gums healthy—and spending two minutes brushing twice a day is a crucial part of any routine. This may seem like a simple ...

The first problematic formula involves ultra-matte lipsticks that create stark contrast against teeth. These completely non-reflective finishes draw immediate attention to the mouth area while ...

Many of us will lose an adult tooth in our lifetimes, whether through disease or misadventure – a punch that landed, a skateboarding trick that didn’t, say. And if you join these ranks, which include ...