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Did you know enamel is the hardest substance in the body? And if you feel pain, it could mean there’s a problem deep inside your tooth.
Your teeth will be better off if you refrain from chomping on ice cubes.
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A dentist explains why this is a habit worth breaking – no matter the cause or the strength of your cravings to keep doing it.
The ruins of the Temple of Victory in Himera, which was constructed to commemorate the first battle in 480 B.C.
Katherine Reinberger
Are the descriptions of war passed down by ancient historians accurate? A site in Sicily provided a rare chance to fact-check stories told about two battles from more than 2,400 years ago.
CT scan of a catshark hatchling head. Note the ridged scales.
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Shark skin is composed of millions of tiny scales, which have a similar chemical composition to human teeth.
The enamel on your teeth is what makes them sparkle. It also acts as a protective coating on the teeth.
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A recent study was the first to establish a way to regrow tooth enamel. But what is tooth enamel and why is it so important?
Time to brush up.
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You may think you know everything about keeping your teeth healthy, but what you don’t know might surprise you…
Will understanding more about the nanostructure of teeth mean the dentist’s drill will become endangered?
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Toothaches and root canals loom large in the collective memory and the whine of a dentist’s drill conjures unpleasant memories for most. Tooth decay and cavities most commonly affect the enamel that protects…