Newsweek discussed with a physician the many reasons why boomers may wash less than their younger counterparts.

If the Tooth Fairy collected all 20 baby teeth from all 117 billion people that ever lived, then using a rough average for size and density, she has a 758,000 cubic meter pile of teeth.

If a man with a “documented history of violence and substance abuse issues picks up a baby and hits her against the wall, could that cause a skull fracture?” Dean asked Eckersley.

Some recent research found that the Palaeoloxodon skull crest became more prominent with developmental and sexual maturity. If scientists can examine their teeth to tell how old the animal was ...

The temptation is understandable, but parents shouldn’t have to choose between their baby’s safety and their own need for ...

Kosamtu/Getty Images Candy is all the rage on Halloween, but several popular types can pose risks to your teeth. Previous reports ... connect the lower jaw to the skull. “Repeated candy chewing ...

Regarding your health, one of the most important daily habits to adhere to is brushing your teeth. That’s because this practice can remove plaque and bacteria — both of which can wreak havoc ...

Here’s our latest suggestion: We know it can be a little gross. But brushing in the middle of the day—even when you’re at work—can do your teeth a favor.

Professional teeth whitening can cost a pretty penny, but luckily there are a lot of at-home teeth whitening products to DIY a brighter smile. From whitening strips to mouthwash, we found the best ...

The giant fossil skull of an extinct elephant, discovered in northern India's Kashmir Valley in 2000, sheds light on a poorly known episode in elephant evolutionary history. The elephant skull was ...

Welcome to Ask Dr. Harvey Karp, our fatherhood advice column, where the author of The Happiest Baby on the Block and ... like dads brushing their teeth with sunscreen, pouring orange juice into ...