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.
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People have probably always wanted clean and healthy teeth. What they historically used to achieve dental hygiene might surprise you.
Your teeth started to grow even before you were born.
How a phobia of the dentist can ruin your smile.
You may think you know everything about keeping your teeth healthy, but what you don’t know might surprise you…
If toothbrushing is forced form a young age, kids can become resistant to dental care practices. Make it fun.
Nicholas, aged 6, was watching TV one day when his tooth fell out. He noticed that the bottom edge of the tooth was very spiky. Now he wants to know why.
Can taking a selfie as you brush your teeth help make you a better brusher? A small pilot study indicates it may. Most of us, as it turns out, are not very good brushers.
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Professor of Paediatric Dentistry, The University of Melbourne
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Senior instructor, Case Western Reserve University
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Senior Lecturer in Education, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Paediatric Dentistry, Cardiff University
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Paediatric dentist, Senior Lecturer and Clinician-Scientist Fellow, MCRI and University of Melbourne, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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Senior Specialist Clinical Teacher at King's College London Dental Institute, King's College London
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Associate professor and Discipline Lead for Dentistry, La Trobe University
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Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene, Texas A&M University
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Clinical Lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry, University of Dundee
