Tooth decay is the No. 1 noncommunicable health condition worldwide, yet cavities are largely preventable. Here are expert tips to level up your oral care routine.

Imagine a scenario to begin - You’re sipping your morning chai, and a sharp twinge zips through your teeth. You ignore it, ...

SEATTLE — Scientists at the University of Washington are taking stem cell research to a new level. They're working to regenerate something people often take for granted: our teeth. A multidisciplinary ...

Tooth whitening has long forced people to choose between brighter smiles and stronger enamel. A new vibrating tooth powder aims to end that tradeoff, promising to lift stains while actually rebuilding ...

How to get a pearly-white smile. — -- intro:Taking care of your pearly whites isn't rocket science, but it's easy to slip into habits that could cause heartache—er, toothache—in the long run. We ...

Dental enamel is the hardest tissue produced by the body. It cannot regenerate itself, because it is formed by a layer of cells that is lost by the time the tooth appears in the mouth. Dental enamel ...

Brushing your teeth might seem like a simple task you do twice a day, especially if you have an electric toothbrush that does most of the work for you. You put a pea-sized amount of toothpaste on the ...

What do you and ancient fish have in common? Well, there's one thing that might surprise you; the enamel on your teeth, the hardest tissue in the human body, started out as tough fish scales. Made ...

Has enamel really gone out of fashion? There seems to be an epidemic of belligerently cutting the stuff with staggering disregard for the material we are flushing down the drain. Enamel is paying the ...

A dentist shares the surprising foods that stain teeth, plus how to prevent tooth stains and how to whiten teeth. Coffee and red wine take the brunt of the blame when we talk about tooth staining ...

You might think you're getting your five a day, but dried fruit such as raisins are actually packed with sugar, which leads to tooth decay and cavities. Try to enjoy these foods in small doses, and ...

Taking care of your pearly whites isn’t rocket science, but it’s easy to slip into habits that could cause heartache—er, toothache—in the long run. We got the latest on giving your teeth the TLC they ...