Teeth

Say hello to pearly whites with these natural teeth-whitening tips!

Discoloured or yellow teeth are a normality nowadays, if people's current lifestyles are considered.

Feb 11, 2016, 14:00 PM IST

Bite mark analysis may result in false convictions

Widely accepted in criminal courts and often presented as key evidence in prosecutions, bite mark analysis is actually "far from an exact science” and can lead to false convictions, says a new study.

Jan 12, 2016, 00:13 AM IST

Oral care: Ways to get rid of bad breath!

Follow these simple tips to make your mouth feel fresh and clean.

Dec 15, 2015, 22:49 PM IST

Sugar-free drinks equally bad for teeth

 If you have switched to sugar-free drinks to avoid tooth decay, don't be rest assured that you have got rid of the problem. Even sugar-free drinks and foods may kick-off tooth decay, dentists have warned.

Nov 30, 2015, 00:26 AM IST

Why you should think twice before giving your children raisins?

Many parents think raisins are a good option because they're packed with vitamins

Nov 16, 2015, 11:36 AM IST

Dental fillings may harm your teeth: Experts

The study found six out of 10 teeth which were next to a filling had also decayed after five years.

Oct 26, 2015, 18:21 PM IST

Humans may one day regrow their own teeth

 Humans may be able to regrow their own teeth in the same way as a cichlid fish in Malawi lake, according to a new research.

Oct 20, 2015, 16:35 PM IST

Nanodiamonds could prevent tooth loss after root canals

Some root canals don't entirely remove the infection, and residual infection after root canals can lead to tooth loss.

Oct 19, 2015, 14:17 PM IST

Why flossing may do more harm than good

 Flossing is supposedly done to get rid of pieces of food and plaque from between your teeth, which if left to fester, can cause inflammation and disease.

Oct 18, 2015, 15:23 PM IST

Rare primate's fossil closer to lemurs than humans

Based on how its teeth erupted, a model has suggested that a rare fossil of an early primate shares more in common with modern lemurs and not with monkeys or humans.

Sep 14, 2015, 00:04 AM IST