Tap water across America has, for decades, been fortified with fluoride, a negatively charged ion of the chemical element fluorine, in order to strengthen the public’s teeth. But a scientific ...

But how important is it to look after your teeth and gums – and what’s the best way to do it? According to the NHS, most adults in the UK have gum disease to some degree, and most people ...

Think you’ve got brushing your teeth down? Think again. Dr. Arash Ravanbakhsh, the owner of Inglewood Family Dental in Calgary, Canada, recently shared five common mistakes people make while ...

The treatment for white spots on teeth will depend on their cause. Options include composite resin treatment, managing tooth decay, avoiding sugary drinks, and adjusting fluoride use. White spots ...

While bones can regrow themselves when they break, teeth aren’t so lucky, and that leads to millions of people worldwide suffering from some form of edentulism, a.k.a. toothlessness. Now ...

If we only had canine teeth, we would be well adapted for eating meat. Fortunately, we have a combination of different kinds of teeth, that enables us to eat a wide range of foods. Let's take a ...

The National Institutes of Health identifies several signs of gum disease, including red, swollen, or bleeding gums; pain while chewing; persistent bad breath; and loose or sensitive teeth.