A young woman in Cape Town spotted a vendor selling false teeth, humorously offering customers the chance to try them on. The ...

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We consulted dentists to discover the potential benefits and side effects of fluoride-free, nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste.

Dr. Purva Merchant has been answering letters from gaptoothed children and their parents — roughly 6,000 in all. “Happy ...

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Dental plaque is a complex biofilm at the heart of oral disease. Learn how it causes cavities and gum inflammation and why ...