"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A study out of Japan showed how targeting genes can regrow teeth in animals. Now, the team has turned to ...

New research explores how diet, evolution, and facial anatomy may have shaped our modern smiles. Studies of ancient skulls show wider jaws and fewer malocclusions, leading researchers to explore how ...

Not everyone has wisdom teeth, which usually develop fully at the back of the mouth between the ages of 18 and 24 years. Various factors can result in a lack of wisdom teeth, including genetics and ...

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