It’s a common problem for some to grind their teeth while they sleep at night, but two innovators have come up with something ...

“Early humans used chewing sticks, twigs, bird feathers, animal bones, and plant fibers to remove debris from their teeth,” ...

Your teeth and gums are more than tools for chewing; they can reveal what is happening inside your body. Dentists are often the first to spot hidden health issues because many illnesses show early ...

As you age, maintaining good oral hygiene becomes more important. Here’s what dental experts recommend to keep your teeth in great shape. Hedy Phillips is a freelance lifestyle writer based in New ...

Maintaining healthy teeth is obviously important for us, but the same is also true for our cats. Although we may not think about a cat’s dental health quite as often as ours—and attempting to brush ...

It's a fact of life that as we age, our bodies will change. And that includes our teeth and mouths. "Teeth take quite a journey as time goes by," says cosmetic dentist Dr. David Wagner, DDS. "As we ...

There is nothing wise about the way humans view wisdom teeth, according to many experts. "Removal of impacted teeth where there is no disease is controversial." Wisdom teeth, or a person's third and ...

A large comparative study of primate teeth shows that grooves once linked to ancient human tooth-picking can form naturally, while some common modern dental problems appear uniquely human.