Researchers at the University of Nottingham say they’ve come up with a new type of gel that can repair and rebuild tooth enamel — a potentially game-changing treatment, since dentistry today is ...

Researchers have created a bioinspired gel that can regenerate tooth enamel by mimicking natural growth processes. The fluoride-free material forms a mineral-rich layer that restores enamel’s strength ...

Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller will miss his second straight game against Miami on Tuesday with a left shoulder subluxation and will be evaluated again when the team returns to Charlotte on ...

Brent Chapman can see again after doctors pulled out one of his teeth, flattened it, drilled a hole in it, placed a lens inside and implanted the tooth in one of his eyes. It seems bizarre, but the ...

Maintaining good oral hygiene practices is key to keeping your teeth and gums healthy—and spending two minutes brushing twice a day is a crucial part of any routine. This may seem like a simple ...

Many of us will lose an adult tooth in our lifetimes, whether through disease or misadventure – a punch that landed, a skateboarding trick that didn’t, say. And if you join these ranks, which include ...

People with missing teeth may be able to grow new ones, say Japanese dentists testing a pioneering drug they hope will offer an alternative to dentures and implants. Unlike reptiles and fish, which ...

Do you think teeth are boring or gross? From the iron-laden teeth of Komodo dragons to the horns on unicorns of the sea, the animal kingdom is filled with marvelous dental adaptations that will have ...

Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Dodgers grimaces after injuring his left shoulder during an attempt to steal second base in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the World Series. (Photo by Keith ...

LOS ANGELES -- The celebration at Dodger Stadium after Game 2 of the World Series was not one of a Dodgers team that just took a 2-0 series lead, but rather one of concern after Shohei Ohtani suffered ...

Dentists talk charcoal toothpastes, flavored coffees, post-meal water rinses and more. Dentists talk charcoal toothpastes, flavored coffees, post-meal water rinses and more. Credit...Naila Ruechel for ...

I remember being a kid and seeing my grandmother without her dentures for the first time. It was a harrowing experience. Now my dad has dentures so, genetically speaking, I’m several decades out from ...