Scientists have found that keratin, the protein in hair and skin, can repair and protect tooth enamel. The material forms a mineralized layer that halts decay and restores strength, outperforming ...

Teeth help animals bite and chew food. Meat-eating carnivores tend to have sharp teeth to sink into their prey, while herbivores tend to have flatter teeth to grind down their plant-based meals. Some ...

Teeth are one of the most visible markers of poverty: structural circumstances that are individually borne. In an essay for Aeon, US journalist Sarah Smarsh calls them "poor teeth". She writes: Often, ...

If you’ve been waking up with a sore jaw and your dentist has provided gentle feedback on the state of your teeth (read: you’ve been grinding them to a pulp!), it might be time to talk to look into ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Every year, millions of children and teens undergo a common ritual ...

Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, appears to have added a titanium structure to his teeth, another massive stunt from the controversial producer and recording artist who is nearing the ...

Avoid using a straw for the first 24 hours after a tooth extraction. Smoking can greatly increase the risk of developing a dry socket. Stick to soft foods like mashed potatoes or pudding during the ...

Abstract: Teeth localization, segmentation, and labeling in 2D images have great potential in modern dentistry to enhance dental diagnostics, treatment planning, and population-based studies on oral ...

Even with regular brushing, teeth can become stained from genetic factors or consuming foods and drinks like tomatoes and coffee. Chemical whiteners can help, but they can also damage teeth in the ...

Day or night, many of us grind or clench our teeth, and don’t even realise we’re doing it. Here are three questions to ask yourself. At least once a week, do you: feel sore in your temple, face, jaw ...