The Olympic figure skater sometimes gets mistaken for a snowboarder because of the way she dresses.

A chef prepares an unforgettable meal designed specifically for a Chinese grandpa who recently lost his teeth, turning ...

Scientists have found that keratin, the protein in hair and skin, can repair and protect tooth enamel. The material forms a mineralized layer that halts decay and restores strength, outperforming ...

David Avenetti receives funding from the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research) and the Health Resources and Services Administration. Christina Nicholas ...

An innovative gel that forms a layer over teeth and then recruits calcium and phosphate ions from saliva to build new enamel has the potential to change dental treatment. To date, we don't have any ...

It’s not surprising that many people fear the dentist. Replacing a tooth often requires invasive surgery and implanting a titanium screw into a patient’s jawbone, then waiting months for that to ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? While a whiter smile seems to be the primary benefit being peddled on social ...

You may want to pay a little more attention to your teeth as the years pass. That’s in part because the mechanics of brushing and flossing correctly can become harder to do if you have an age-related ...

Maintaining good oral hygiene practices is key to keeping your teeth and gums healthy—and spending two minutes brushing twice a day is a crucial part of any routine. This may seem like a simple ...

Many of us will lose an adult tooth in our lifetimes, whether through disease or misadventure – a punch that landed, a skateboarding trick that didn’t, say. And if you join these ranks, which include ...