Living with chronic pain on a daily basis impacts not only the body but also the mind and emotions. This is the reality for thousands of people with temporomandibular disorder (TMD), a condition affecting the joint responsible ...
Nov 4, 2025
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Teeth are composites of mineral and protein, with a bulk of bony dentin that is highly porous. This structure allows teeth to be both strong and sensitive. Besides calcium and phosphate, teeth contain trace elements such ...
Feb 19, 2026
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No matter how much you brush, floss and rinse, there's a zoo colonizing your teeth, gums and tongue.
Mar 8, 2026
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Recently analyzed evidence points to a connection between oral health and kidney health, according to work led by University of Cincinnati College of Medicine researchers. Their article, published in BMC Nephrology, combined ...
Mar 31, 2026
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Malocclusions, or misaligned bites, refers to a condition in which the upper and lower teeth do not align properly when the mouth is closed. It can arise from a variety of factors, including tooth position and jaw relationships. ...
Feb 9, 2026
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Excessive bite force does not cause alveolar bone loss but significantly worsens it when combined with periodontitis, report researchers in a new study. While traumatic occlusion has long been suspected to exacerbate periodontitis, ...
Jun 7, 2026
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Being unable to afford dental care may increase a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease or dementia, according to a new study led by researchers at Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH).
Apr 2, 2026
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We're all familiar with the idea that we have to use antibiotics wisely. You've probably seen a poster at your local health center warning about their loss of effectiveness, and with good reason—bacterial resistance to these ...
Jan 29, 2026
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The Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH) has published a valuable dataset comprising 712 measurements of deciduous teeth from 52 Spanish children belonging to the renowned Ratón Pérez Collection. ...
Dec 1, 2025
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Teeth are one of the most visible markers of poverty: structural circumstances that are individually borne.
Feb 6, 2026
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