A new vibration-activated whitening powder uses electric toothbrush motion to brighten teeth while repairing enamel and influencing oral bacteria. Tooth stains are not always a brushing problem. Some ...

Post and core is a dental restoration treatment that’s sometimes performed after a root canal. When a significant portion of a tooth’s structure is removed, a post and core can help keep a dental ...

Dr. Chan also notes that dental implants do not depend on neighboring teeth for support. The HelloNation article explains that, unlike bridges or partial dentures, implants preserve surrounding ...

New studies shed light on ancient creatures' dental structure and wear -- and how these unique characteristics helped them live and adapt to their environments. A trio of published studies have ...

Teeth can tell us a lot about the evolution of prehistoric humans, and our latest study of one of our species' close relatives may finally resolve a long-standing mystery. The genus Paranthropus is ...