Microscopic plant stones can cause permanent damage to tooth enamel
Tooth enamel, the hardest substance in the human body, may be at risk of gradual and permanent wear from chewing vegetables.
Body Substance: Dental Enamel
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Want straighter teeth or a gap between? Don't believe TikTok—filing them isn't the answer
After decades of Hollywood showcasing white-picket-fence celebrity smiles, the world has fallen for White Lotus actor Aimee Lou Wood's teeth.
Apr 17, 2025
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'Toxic beauty': Rise of 'looksmaxxing' influencers
Hankering for a chiseled jawline, a male TikTok influencer strikes his cheekbones with a hammer—highlighting the rise of "looksmaxxing," an online trend pushing unproven and sometimes dangerous techniques to boost sexual ...
Apr 16, 2025
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Pediatrician explains why children need fluoride
Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay and makes your child's teeth stronger. Fluoride can be found in drinking water, food and beverages, toothpaste, mouth rinses and dental treatments such as fluoride varnish.
Sep 30, 2024
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Healthy teeth are wondrous and priceless: Dentist explains why and how best to protect them
At an auction in England in 2011, one of John Lennon's teeth sold for just over US$31,000.
May 4, 2024
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Q&A: Is xylitol for your teeth a sweet trend or a true cavity blocker?
At first glance, a claim that a sweetener derived from the bark of birch trees can prevent cavity formation might seem far-fetched. It can't be true, some might reason. Sugar causes cavities.
Apr 8, 2024
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What happens to teeth as you age? And how can you extend the life of your smile?
A healthy smile helps us live long, well and happy lives. But just like our bodies, our teeth succumb to age-related changes.
Dec 13, 2023
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Avoiding 'wine teeth' at those holiday parties
The holidays are all about parties, and parties are all about drinking wine. But if you're a red wine lover, how do you avoid stained teeth?
Dec 12, 2023
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How synchrotrons are accelerating research to help the fight against caries within global health
A team of scientists from the University of Oxford and the University of Birmingham has just published one of the most comprehensive multi-disciplinary reviews covering nearly 40 years of discoveries and advancements in the ...
Jul 20, 2023
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Dental lozenge could provide permanent treatment for tooth sensitivity
Over 30 years of dentistry, Sami Dogan has treated just about every kind of tooth ailment. Cavities are simple to fill. Dental implants have become routine. But there's one problem, he said, that annoys even the most experienced ...
Jul 10, 2023
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