Tooth decay occurs when bacteria in the mouth produce acids that attack the enamel, or protective outer layer of the tooth. If left untreated, tooth decay could lead to gum disease, cavities, and ...

As the Strategist’s personal-hygiene writer, I find brushing my teeth is much more enjoyable with an electric toothbrush. Plus, it’s nice knowing I’m always getting a thorough brush thanks ...

What is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease? Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), also known as hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, is the most common hereditary neuropathy. It is slightly more common in ...

Experts at CANCON 2024 stressed the crucial role of dentists and ENT specialists in early oral cancer detection. Late diagnosis, linked to tobacco use and prevalent in India, is a major concern.

During tooth extraction recovery, people must maintain the blood clot that forms in the tooth socket. Aftercare may involve rest, cold compresses, and over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief medication.

Japanese researchers have developed a groundbreaking drug that can regrow teeth. The drug targets a protein that inhibits tooth growth and has shown promising results in mice and ferrets.

As the Strategist’s dental-hygiene expert, I’m constantly trying the latest oral-health products, from toothpaste to tongue scrapers. Teeth-whitening treatments are relatively new to my own ...

And it’s not.” The box was opened. What he saw inside — two yellowed teeth from a long-dead mastodon — stirred in Dr. Harris a thrill he hadn’t felt in years. “I was crazy excited ...

But after picking them up, it became clear they were something much rarer: giant fossil teeth. The homeowner—who, according to the Associated Press, wishes to remain anonymous—alerted the ...

People with missing teeth may be able to grow new ones, say Japanese dentists testing a pioneering drug they hope will offer an alternative to dentures and implants. Unlike reptiles and fish, which ...