Birds, unlike their dinosaur ancestors, lack teeth, relying on beaks and gizzards for eating. Some birds have evolved tooth-like adaptations for gripping prey. Mammals like the giant armadillo boast ...

The dreaded root canal may be necessary for good oral health, but it could also potentially lower inflammation and improve blood sugar and cholesterol, according to a new study. Researchers from ...

Patrick Mahomes sends clear message after Chiefs lose to Cowboys I live near Tokyo, Japan for $483/month—take a look inside In a dramatic shift, Americans no longer see four-year college degrees as ...

Most adults have 32 teeth, including their wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth are often removed, leaving most adults with 28 teeth. It is possible to have fewer than 32 teeth, depending on whether they all ...

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic, with photos by Michael Martin and China Wong / Getty Images Patrick Brown is quick with a smile. As such, it does not take long to see that Brown has ...

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 ...

David Avenetti receives funding from the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research) and the Health Resources and Services Administration. Christina Nicholas ...

Partial dentures play an important role in restoring smiles by replacing missing teeth. But like any dental appliance, partials come at a cost. Prices range widely based on the materials used, number ...

They may make your lips pucker, but sour candies can do more than surprise your taste buds - they can seriously damage your teeth, experts warn. "These candies combine two factors that increase mouth ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

A rumor that circulated in June 2025 claimed to show a collage of two authentic X-rays of a person with 81 teeth. According to many of the posts, the X-rays, which showed a skull from two angles, ...

Have you ever seen a hippo get its teeth brushed? This video from CGTN Español shows how a zookeeper cleans the teeth of a very cooperative hippo. The friendly hippo keeps its massive mouth open for ...