Toothpaste made from hair provides natural coating to repair teeth
Toothpaste made from your own hair may offer a sustainable and clinically effective way to protect and repair damaged teeth.
Aug 13, 2025
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Stomatognathic System: News and Research on Tooth Components
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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.
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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One in three kids will injure their mouth or teeth—here's what to do when it happens
Every parent has witnessed it: A toddler takes a bad tumble, a youngster flies off their bike, a Little Leaguer has an unfortunate encounter with an errant baseball. Ideally, it's nothing a Band-Aid, some ice, and a big kiss ...
Nov 22, 2024
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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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Five dental TikTok trends you probably shouldn't try at home
TikTok is full of videos that demonstrate DIY hacks, from up-cycling tricks to cooking tips. Meanwhile, a growing number of TikTok videos offer tips to help you save money and time at the dentist. But do they deliver?
Jan 10, 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.
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