Teeth

The least damaging candy for your teeth: The surprising choice of Dr. Maya Rosman

The amount of sugar is certainly significant, but how much the candy or snack sticks to the teeth is also critical. So, what will damage your teeth the least?

The right choice. Chocolate
Yellow teeth

Yellow teeth – the reason is revealed

Rupert van Der Werff from Summers Place Auctions with a rare skeleton of a long-extinct woolly rhinoceros in Billingshurst, England, March 5, 2019; file photo.

Neanderthals' ancient toolkit included hammers, blades made from rhino teeth, study finds

Views from five different angles of a molar of an adult Neanderthal individual, discovered at Chagyrskaya Cave in the Siberia region of Russia and dating to about 59,000 years ago, seen in this undated image released on May 13, 2026.

Neanderthal tooth from Siberian cave shows signs of earliest-known invasive dental surgery - study


2,000-year-old remains of Iron Age warrior found to be female

An archaeological study carried out by Historic England proved that battle items buried with ancient remains don't have to associate with just one gender.

 The Iron Age sword and mirror found in a 2,000 year-old burial on the island of Bryher, the Isles of Scilly

A dentist explains: Should you share a toothbrush to save money?

Dentist Jess Potter suggests sharing one toothbrush among family members to save money, but it isn't what it seems like.

 Brushing teeth (Illustrative)

Poor dental health linked to a decline in brain volume

The researchers found that the number of teeth and amount of gum disease was linked to changes in the left hippocampus of the brain.

 A smile with crooked teeth

Can your jaw structure predict if you'll shrink as you age? - study

The researchers looked for a relationship between general bone health, cortical erosion, meaning loss of the outer layer of the bone, and trabecular sparseness in the jawbones.

A dentist shows a radiograph of a mouth belonging to a U.S. patient, at a dental clinic in San Jose, November 1, 2012.

Not brushing your teeth before bed? You could be making a fatal mistake

An extensive study uncovers the connection between neglecting nightly brushing and increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

 How often do you brush your teeth? (illustrative)

A natural molecule in toothpastes and mouthwash could help prevent plaque and cavities

The molecule 3,3'-Diindolylmethane (DIM) developed in Beersheba and in Singapore, reduced Streptococcus mutans biofilm by 90%.

 Cariogenic Streptococcus mutans biofilm.

Unclean dentures could raise pneumonia risk, a new study finds

Despite advances in denture biomaterials, the majority of dentures are fabricated using polymethyl-methacrylate to which pathogens stick easily.


Boost your oral health: Perfecting your electric toothbrush technique

Nearly half of electric toothbrush users are brushing their teeth improperly. Experts reveal the secrets to a healthier, brighter smile.

 Brushing teeth (Illustrative)