If you have an event coming up and want your teeth to be looking great, you may wonder if there are ways to improve their ...

For decades, consumers have been taught that oral health depends on brushing harder, whitening faster, and using stron ...

Minimally invasive dentistry prioritizes preserving natural tooth structure over aggressive removal. The philosophy relies on early intervention and preventive measures, like managing plaque biofilm, ...

This study evaluated weight loss and surface roughening after toothbrushing of different resin composites: one packable (Solitaire 2, Heraeus Kulzer), one microhybrid (Charisma, Heraeus Kulzer), one ...

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 ...

For 20 years, Dr. Purva Merchant has been answering letters from gaptoothed children and their parents — roughly 6,000 in all. “Happy growing up,” she typically replies. Credit...Su Yun Song Supported ...

Dental plaque is a complex microbial biofilm, not just food debris. The shift from oral health to disease is caused by changes in the balance of plaque’s microbial community, not just the presence of ...

Dental implants look the part, but by design they can't replace actual teeth. Now scientists have developed an innovative new implant that "grows" into the gum and fuses with existing nerves to mimic ...

Dentists say even well-intentioned habits can damage your teeth and gums over time. From brushing too hard to using your teeth as tools, these small missteps can lead to bigger is ...