Rachael Link is a registered dietitian and health writer based in San Francisco. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Missouri and holds a master’s degree from New York ...

Scientists have discovered the stem cells, CXCL12, that anchor teeth to the bone, opening up new possibilities for ...

Scientists in the UK have found keratin, a protein in hair, can rebuild enamel and repair early tooth decay. The discovery could lead to keratin-based toothpaste or dental gels within two to three ...

Tooth implantation using synthetic material, auto-transplantation, reshaping are some methods that are generally used for dental problems; however, the limitations associated with these techniques ...

Adults could one day grow their own replacement teeth instead of having fillings—as scientists make a key discovery. This research offers a potential way to repair teeth and a natural dental treatment ...

Few things ruin a day faster than a toothache — the dull, persistent pain that reminds you of how fragile enamel really is. Cavities, fillings, and endless dental appointments have long been part of ...

Tooth problems have plagued mankind for millennia. We’ve gotten much better at it in the past century or so, but when a cavity breaks through your enamel, the approach is still simplistic: we drill, ...

Scientists are uncovering a surprising link between hidden tooth infections and blood sugar problems. Deep infections around ...