BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Mark this one down as a parental nightmare. First, your child gets her tongue pierced. Then, as if you needed something else, she starts "playing" with the tiny barbell-shaped stud, ...

He’s a rapper, a songwriter, and a dancer. Suga is also one of the seven members of BTS, appearing in the “Dynamite” music video alongside the other idols. For their reaction video, the other ...

An unusual new species of pterosaur has been identified, which had over 400 teeth that looked like the prongs of a nit comb. Paleontologists at the University of Bonn (Germany) have succeeded in ...

Malocclusion refers to the misalignment between the upper and lower teeth, impacting the bite and overall oral health. Causes are a mix of genetics, environmental factors, and childhood habits like ...

Orthodontic braces usually consist of metal bands around your back teeth with an attached wire that runs through brackets on each tooth. These brackets all work together to pull your teeth into a ...

An orthodontist is a dentist trained to diagnose, prevent, and treat teeth and jaw irregularities. They correct existing conditions and are trained to identify problems that may develop in the future.

The makings of a young smile can now go beyond whitening your teeth. For those who have the means and the inclination, cosmetic dentists now offer subtler improvements, such as lengthening or ...

Abrasion: Tooth wear caused by improper brushing or excessively forceful use of toothpicks or floss. Holding objects between the teeth or frequently placing and removing a dental appliance may also ...

For four straight years, I have been telling the children of Zone 1 that giraffes — as strange as it seems — don't have upper teeth. Then on Saturday a little boy named Adrian challenged me. He's ...

As humans began eating softer foods, overbites may have become more common and pronounced. SCIEPRO/Getty Images “French fries” might not be on the menu if not for ancient farmers, and not because we ...