Dr. Celine Gounder explains how poor dental care can potentially increasing your risk of developing other health conditions.

An underbite is a term for a dental condition characterized by lower teeth that extend outward farther than the upper front teeth. This condition is also called a Class III malocclusion or ...

This is the lower jaw and teeth of a Early Neolithic farmer. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing ...

People who lose their teeth from poor oral hygiene are more likely to suffer chronic pain in the lower back and buttocks, ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. An old woman with six lower teeth cut. (PHOTO: ZACCHAEUS AMIMO/ STANDARD) In Luo Nyanza ...

And because they’re eating different foods, they need different types of teeth.’ Serrated teeth have a jagged edge - a bit like the blade of a bread knife. Sharks don’t chew, so this combination of ...

Oral diseases such as untreated tooth decay and gum disease affect 3.5 billion people in 2022 ...

W hat if a simple daily routine like brushing your teeth could help lower your risk of stroke? A recent study presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2025 ...

Teeth-whitening treatments are relatively new ... The trays aren’t custom fit, but they’re labeled U for upper and L for lower. I placed them in my mouth, bit down for a couple of seconds ...