Wisdom teeth often first appear in young adults between the ages of 17 to 21. They are also called third molars. Because most mouths are too small for 4 more teeth, wisdom teeth often need to be ...

Tooth decay occurs when bacteria in the mouth produce acids that attack the enamel, or protective outer layer of the tooth. If left untreated, tooth decay could lead to gum disease, cavities, and ...

Map of the Yamnaya culture across the Pontic Steppe, from which the Greeks descend. Credit: Wikimedia Commons, CC-BY 4.0 A new study has revealed that ancient Greeks are descended from the Yamnaya ...

White spots appear on the teeth when the tooth’s enamel starts decomposing due to plaque. However, a wide range of cases can bring this erosion on and lead to decalcification. Here’s a quick overview ...

People with missing teeth may be able to grow new ones, say Japanese dentists testing a pioneering drug they hope will offer an alternative to dentures and implants. Unlike reptiles and fish ...

A team of 91 researchers—including famed geneticist Eske Willerslev at the Lundbeck Foundation GeoGenetics Center, University ...

Brandi Glanville says she lost nearly half a dozen teeth while struggling with her facial disfigurement and underlying issues. The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum explained in a new ...

As the Strategist’s dental-hygiene expert, I’m constantly trying the latest oral-health products, from toothpaste to tongue scrapers. Teeth-whitening treatments are relatively new to my own ...

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