Tooth decay, injuries, and natural aging are among the leading causes of tooth damage. Grinding your teeth, a crossbite, and chewing on hard objects might cause your teeth to lose their shape or ...

Scientists have grown a tooth in a lab, marking a significant step toward regenerative dental treatments. The study, carried out in London by King's College and Imperial College, used a specially ...

Remineralization is a natural tooth repair process. Your body takes calcium and phosphate minerals from your saliva and deposits them in your enamel. Enamel is the protective outer layer of your ...

Our natural teeth are a precious commodity. We only get one adult set, but sometimes they need rescuing. Enter endodontics. Endodontists are specialists who focus on diagnosing and treating issues ...

This involves rebuilding the tooth crown using synthetic proteins, which are similar, but not quite identical, to human enamel. Unlike stem-cell treatments, the proteins could be included in ...

With an increasing number of natural toothpaste options hitting the market, a common question arises: are fluoride-free toothpastes as effective as their fluoride-containing counterparts? David Okano, ...

Tooth decay is a common and unfortunate problem for many of us, but two University of Otago studies show it is also an issue for other primates, as well as our fossil relatives and ancestors.

Colorado’s finding of a history of tooth decay in 61% of third graders is both in line with the national average and still far too high, said Dr. Karen Foster, a Denver dentist.

Scientists have grown a tooth in a lab, marking a significant step toward regenerative dental treatments. The study, carried out in London by King's College and Imperial College, used a specially ...