Hard, dry kibble may help scrub the teeth through mechanical debridement and reduce plaque accumulation, but this alone should not be relied upon. Lack of dental care Without regular brushing or ...

An Oklahoma mother and her boyfriend who allegedly glued shut their 7-year-old daughter’s mouth, have been charged with murder. Violet Mitchell, 7, weighed only 29 pounds when she died in August.

Dry mouth (also known as xerostomia) happens when your salivary glands don't make enough spit for your mouth to stay wet. Saliva is important for moistening and cleansing our mouths and for ...

A bitter taste in mouth can be the result of a course of specific medications or other oral infections and diseases. Here is how to get rid of it. Certain medications and deficiencies can lead to a ...

Do you think teeth are boring or gross? From the iron-laden teeth of Komodo dragons to the horns on unicorns of the sea, the animal kingdom is filled with marvelous dental adaptations that will ...

Keeping your smile at its best means maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Flossing is an important part of a good oral hygiene routine, removing food particles and the sticky film of plaque that ...

Could social bonds be the key to human big brains? A study of the fossil teeth of early Homo from Georgia dating back 1.77 million years reveals, thanks to the European Synchrotron (ESRF) in ...