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 ...

The advice from dental experts for keeping your teeth clean sounds simple enough: Brush twice a day and floss. But choosing among the many products available to help you do this can be daunting.

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Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

A new study published in the Journal of Dentistry showed that electric toothbrushes were linked to a much higher loss of surface enamel on natural teeth that had been damaged by acid when compared to ...

“We want kids to have a positive start in life to their dental experiences and understand the importance of taking care of their teeth and gums,” said Dr. Brian Martin, a pediatric dentist at Akron ...

Supermarket brands offer a variety, each marketed to address specific concerns such as whitening, sensitivity, and gum health. But what is best for your smile? Bad breath haunts the best of us, so ...

Buying an electric toothbrush is a great investment for your oral health, but we don’t blame you if you’ve winced at the price tag on some models before — especially if you’re used to buying manual ...

A prototype tooth whitening powder activated by the vibrations from an electric toothbrush that whitens and protects teeth has been developed by researchers from the Laboratory of Dental Biomaterials ...