People may require tooth extraction for many reasons, from tooth decay to crowded teeth. A dentist or oral surgeon will perform the extraction in their clinic and then give the person instructions ...

Teeth-whitening treatments are relatively new to my own routine, and I’ve noticed that with consistent use, they help me keep that just-left-the-dentist-clean look (especially a month or two ...

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 ...

Neanderthal genes among people with European ancestry play a part in the size of their teeth, according to a new study.

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 ...

With age comes a greater risk that things will go wrong with your teeth. Among adults, procedures such as filling cavities tend to peak in your early to mid-50s, according to the Health Policy ...

In addition, apple cider vinegar is also used by some to perform at-home teeth whitening. While using solutions with ACV may have a bleaching effect on your teeth, it can harm the enamel (the hard ...

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As the decay spreads inward toward the middle layer of the tooth, known as the dentin, it can cause pain and sensitivity. Teeth sensitivity develops from exposed dentin. This can happen as a result of ...