Teeth can act as detailed biological records, preserving evidence of health, diet, and stress experienced throughout a person’s life. Teeth can reveal far more than age or appearance. In a recent ...

"Hydroxyapatite is natural. It is a type of calcium that makes up bones and teeth," says Lai. "Nano-hydroxyapatite relates to ...

Teeth help animals bite and chew food. Meat-eating carnivores tend to have sharp teeth to sink into their prey, while herbivores tend to have flatter teeth to grind down their plant-based meals. Some ...

Ischemic stroke remains a leading global cause of disability and mortality, and a major challenge in stroke treatment is "reperfusion injury"—where return of blood flow causes oxidative stress and ...

Baby teeth, officially called primary teeth, typically begin their journey into the world when infants reach around six months of age. That first tiny tooth breaking through the gums marks an exciting ...

(The Conversation) – Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why do people have two sets ...

This study aimed to illustrate the biological behavior and changes in cell function during the progression of apical periodontitis in deciduous teeth and to explore the underlying molecular mechanism.

Humans stand apart from many other primates by taking more time to mature, relying on a supportive network of parents, grandparents, and community members during a long period of childhood. This ...