Healthy teeth have long been framed as a cosmetic bonus, but new data from Japan suggests they may be as fundamental to ...

A new clinical study involving human participants shows that arginine, a naturally occurring amino acid, can change how dental plaque develops on teeth, helping to reduce the risk of tooth decay. When ...

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Every night before bedtime, my daughter tilts back her head so that a pair of metal plates inside her mouth can be cranked ...

A large study from Osaka Metropolitan University, based on dental and health records from nearly 200,000 older adults, ...

Many people set New Year's resolutions for the year ahead and 2026 looks to be no different but one dentist has warned a ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you'd like an expert to answer, send it to ...

The image of ancient people sporting gold and catgut braces is certainly appealing and dramatic, but it doesn’t match the ...

Some adults do indeed have more than 206 bones. These extras, known as accessory bones or supernumerary bones, may occur when ...

Ancient Egyptians and Etruscans pioneered orthodontics, using delicate gold wires and catgut to straighten teeth. It’s a tale ...

Did ancient people living thousands of years ago really care about straight teeth? That's been the story for awhile, but evidence is lacking.