Fossils from a huge, rare mosasaur with giant globular teeth have been unearthed in Texas, a new study reveals. The two adult jaw fragments provide insights into the lifestyle of Globidens ...

Osteoporosis can cause symptoms in the mouth, including receding gums, jaw numbness, and tooth loss. Some problems occur when osteoporosis weakens the jaw bone, leaving the teeth implanted in it ...

A woman in China was horrified after reportedly finding a human tooth inside a meat-filled mooncake she had bought from supermarket Sam’s Club in Changzhou, in eastern China’s Jiangsu.

The present study aimed to evaluate cone beam computed tomography image segmentation as a tool for measuring the volume of external inflammatory root resorption in human permanent teeth. A total of 40 ...

Your donation makes it possible for us to keep doing this important work, keeping you informed every step of the way to the November election A Chinese man who had 23 teeth extracted and 12 ...

Although scientists now have a better understanding of Longipteryx’s diet, mysteries remain. For instance, the disproportionately large teeth toward the front of the beak and the thickness of those ...

Teeth start developing in the fetus. Good nutrition from the mother during pregnancy is important in the development of the teeth. The mother's diet should have adequate amounts of calcium, phosphorus ...

However, some have transitioned into offering another service typically performed by licensed dentists — teeth whitening. While the legality around offering veneer services without a dental license is ...

Tooth avulsion – when a tooth is completely knocked out of its socket – is fairly common in children. Research has shown that placing the tooth in milk increases chances of reattaching to the socket.

What is tooth decay in children? Tooth decay is the breakdown or destruction of tooth enamel, the hard outer surface of a tooth. Tooth decay can lead to cavities, also called dental caries. These are ...