Braces, rubber bands, even jaw surgery—millions endure them in pursuit of a straighter smile. But were misaligned smiles ...

Dr. Purva Merchant has been answering letters from gaptoothed children and their parents — roughly 6,000 in all. “Happy ...

Dental plaque is a complex biofilm at the heart of oral disease. Learn how it causes cavities and gum inflammation and why ...

Proteins degrade over time, making their history hard to study. But new research has uncovered ancient proteins in the enamel ...

The oldest protein fragments ever recovered have been extracted from fossilised teeth found in Kenya's Rift Valley, revealing ...

A university student on a fossil-hunting field trip in Dorset made a stunning discovery: a 145-million-year-old jawbone ...

What happens to your teeth when you don't brush before bed and this nightly habit you're skipping is causing serious damage ...

A 2023 randomized controlled trial in the Journal of Dentistry found that the bulk-fill base technique reduced procedure time ...

Discover the Korean 3-3-3 rule for brushing teeth brush three times a day for three minutes and wait three minutes after ...

Bun, patty, toppings — burgers are a simple pleasure, right? Not when you’re trying to make a choice in Boston. Sample the ...

Lost the toothbrushing battle with your dog or cat? Vets say you can add this plaque-reducing powder to their food.

Dr. Elizabeth Walton, cofounder of dental chain Risas Dental, explains how you can get a cavity from your sweetie.