Humans stand apart from many other primates by taking more time to mature, relying on a supportive network during a long period of childhood.

Tooth sensitivity or discoloration may indicate that you have a cavity. Here's how to recognize common signs and symptoms of tooth decay.

When your teeth and gums are in good condition, you might not even notice their impact on your day-to-day life. Good oral health helps us chew, taste, swallow, speak and convey emotions.

The song is the late singer's first leader on the list, while Tank ties for the most No. 1s among male acts. By Trevor Anderson More than 30 years after her musical debut, and two decades after her ...

David Byrne's new album 'Who Is the Sky?" debuts in the top 10 on four different Billboard album charts, including Top Album Sales.

White teeth are highly valued by young adults. But an even tooth color is considered to be of even higher importance. A study from the University of Gothenburg, one of the first of its kind, shows ...

You know the old saying that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”? Look at this stunning data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: 26% of adults 65 or older have eight or ...

Kids either love or hate the fizzling, foaming, bubbling sensation of drinking sparkling water. Also called “carbonated water” or “seltzer,” sparkling water has become more popular than ever. If kids ...

A fragment of a human adult tooth is the only human remains found to date by archaeologists excavating the site of the former mother and baby institution in Tuam, Co Galway, according to an update ...

For decades, dentists and scientists have dreamed of helping people regrow lost teeth. Now, thanks to remarkable advances in genetics, molecular biology, and regenerative medicine, that dream is ...

This trend might come back to bite you. Dentists are gritting their teeth over a bizarre new fad that has adults popping pacifiers like babies, as the self-soothing practice popular in China begins to ...

The objective of this study was to explore the relationship between intrinsic and extrinsic factors and a high cumulative score of the Basic Erosive Wear Examination (BEWE) in a Chilean adult group. A ...