To function through adulthood, permanent teeth need ongoing care, including brushing, flossing, and cleanings. Plus, dental ...

Dr. Miles Madison spoke to Newsweek about his experiment that has accumulated almost 1 million views on TikTok.

Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Teeth and bones are mineralized tissues with similarities, but teeth are not bones.

We spoke with dentists to learn more about what a calculus bridge is, its side effects and how to prevent one from forming ...

And an estimated 90% of adults in the US have fillings. But many animals don't have this problem. Because they can regrow their teeth replacing old, damaged ones with brand new pearly whites.

Tooth decay, the most prevalent disease in humans, is both predictable and preventable. The earlier it is caught, the more the tooth integrity can be preserved. Since the process starts painlessly, it ...

"It's strange. As children you are encouraged by dentists [to have your teeth straightened], but when you are an adult people think it's a vanity thing." While she understands how "textbook ...

But as you get older, those baby teeth will start to fall out and be replaced by bigger, stronger “adult teeth”. This is because your jaw is growing and making room for the new, permanent teeth.

Electric toothbrushes can be especially helpful for older adults, as they are more effective at removing plaque and easier to ...