Genetic variants that determine the shape of your teeth -- including a gene inherited from Neanderthals -- have been identified by a team of researchers.

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Pulpitis can be avoided by brushing teeth at least twice a day, after meals, use of fluoridated toothpaste, avoiding sugary ...

In most cases, Original Medicare (parts A and B) does not cover the cost of dental extractions. However, it may cover the extraction if it is medically necessary before surgery. Some Medicare ...

Professional teeth whitening is effective but expensive. If you want to save hundreds and a trip to the dentist's office but still get whiter teeth, at-home whitening strips can produce surprising ...

There are two types of pulpitis. Reversible pulpitis refers to mild inflammation where the pulp remains healthy, and the tooth will heal independently. Irreversible pulpitis occurs when there is a ...

Amidst the permafrost in Yakutia, Russia, researchers uncovered a mummified saber-tooth cat cub (Homotherium latidens). The well-preserved mummy, still covered in fur, is a first-of-its-kind discovery ...

On the day of the tooth extraction, several anaesthesia injections were administered, followed by a block injection to numb his mouth. But Mr Woollen noticed the the dentist and her assistant ...

The Directorate-General for Competition of the European Commission (EC) has been notified of a proposed acquisition of sole control over Asia Pulp & Paper Group by Jackson Wijaya Limantara, the sole ...

Do you think teeth are boring or gross ... Each toothlike scale has a pulp cavity containing blood vessels and nerves and is covered in a mineralized, enamel-like tissue called enameloid.