Archaeologists have faced challenges in acquiring full genomes from oral bacteria for years, but two ancient teeth found in Ireland have now helped fill in the history of oral health. Jack Knudson is ...

Birds, unlike their dinosaur ancestors, lack teeth, relying on beaks and gizzards for eating. Some birds have evolved ...

Good dental care is important. Studies have shown that tooth problems are significant factors in school absence. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 164 million work hours ...

Remineralization is a natural tooth repair process. Your body takes calcium and phosphate minerals from your saliva and deposits them in your enamel. Enamel is the protective outer layer of your teeth ...

You may long for a whiter smile, but are teeth naturally yellow? In a world where tooth whitening is increasingly common, especially among those in the public eye, it can be easy to forget what ...