The issue extends far beyond oral hygiene. As dentists and researchers uncover the links between oral health and chronic ...

In vitro tests indicate that cannabidiol can stimulate the biomineralization of teeth even under inflammatory conditions, ...

Misha lived her whole life in zoos, but this elephant’s teeth are now helping scientists reconstruct wildlife migrations.

While many surfaces can host biofilms — the plaque on your teeth is a biofilm — plastics appear to provide an especially ...

Many toothpastes also contain fluoride, which strengthens tooth enamel and helps prevent cavities. Interestingly, fluoride ...

Some are highly venomous, and some give wicked hugs, but no matter what kind of snake you’re looking at–chances are likely that it has teeth. Here, we’ll learn all about snake teeth, what they’re ...

These bacteria inhabit not only the surfaces of the teeth and gums in biofilm—a sticky, structured community that can be both beneficial and harmful—but also thrive in our saliva, contributing ...

These bacteria inhabit not only the surfaces of the teeth and gums in biofilm – a sticky, structured community that can be both beneficial and harmful – but also thrive in our saliva, contributing to ...