From baby teeth to ‘conveyor belt’ molars, here’s why humans—and other mammals –grow and replace their teeth in such ...

Some scientists at the Catholic University of Leuven have semi-succesfully accomplished an interesting feat—embedding ID information in human teeth. The ID tags would be used to store personal ...

The researchers' identification method relies on isotopic differences in oxygen atoms found in tooth enamel. Most oxygen atoms have eight protons, neutrons, and electrons, but a small percentage have ...

On Thursday, during a routine visit to Dr. Aaron Watman, 11-year-old Dylan Quinn chose his favorite toothpaste flavor, picked a toothbrush from an assortment of colors, and made an impression on an ...

Wisdom teeth typically affect young people between the ages of 17 and 25. A wisdom tooth is a third molar in the back of the mouth. Some people have no issues when their third set of molars appears. ‌ ...

Rotten or decayed teeth are teeth that have become damaged by decay or infection. Signs include pain and marks or holes in tooth enamel. Decay usually results from inadequate oral hygiene, but certain ...

Dental reabsorption refers to the loss of parts of your tooth. This is usually caused by an injury or untreated dental issue, like a cavity. Share on Pinterest Resorption is the term for a common type ...