Most people start off adulthood with 32 teeth, not including the wisdom teeth. There are four types of teeth, and each plays an important role in how you eat, drink, and speak. Read on to learn more ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - When Brent Burns packs his bags for road trips, the San Jose Sharks defenseman often leaves something behind: His cosmetic teeth. "I don't wear them often," he said. "I usually ...

Researchers have successfully regenerated tooth root and supporting periodontal ligaments to restore tooth function in an animal model. The breakthrough holds significant promise for clinical ...

Bengals rookie Carl Lawson learned an important lesson this week that he'll probably carry with him for the rest of his NFL career: Always wear a mouthpiece on the field. The 2017 fourth-round pick ...

Certain types of food wear down your teeth. The longer these foods stick to the surface of your teeth, the more acidic your mouth will become, leading to the formation of cavities. When this happens, ...

Brushing your teeth seems simple enough, but are you and your Family brushing the correct way' Dentists and hygienists say the most important part of tooth care happens at home. Brushing and flossing ...

Mimi Morales says she's "flabbergasted" that her granddaughter, Mimi, 7 ended up at CHOC with an infection following a pulpotomy in July. Mimi is going on her sixth day at the hospital in Orange on ...