It can be easy to take our teeth for granted until something goes wrong. Our teeth play a major role in our ability to eat and digest food, and can affect our overall health. Adults typically have 32 ...

A gleaming smile is often seen as a symbol of confidence, vitality, and good health. However, missing front teeth can have a profound impact on a person’s well-being, extending far beyond aesthetics.

We have two sets of teeth during our lifetime. These are primary (baby) teeth and adult teeth. People typically have 20 primary teeth and 32 adult teeth. It’s also possible to have an extra, or ...

Edmund Khoo, DDS, is an orthodontist and clinical associate professor at the New York University College of Dentistry. Clear aligners or braces can fix a mild overbite in as few as six months. Severe ...

Malocclusion is a bite that doesn’t align properly from front to back. It's often characterized as having crooked teeth or a poor bite. Normally, your front teeth align just in front of your lower ...