Diastema refers to a noticeable gap between the teeth that's wider than 0.5 millimeters (0.02 inch). Most commonly, these gaps occur in the front teeth, but diastema can involve the back teeth as well ...

Snakes, for some, are the stuff of nightmares. For others, they’re beloved pets or fascinating research subjects. They’re classified in the suborder Serpentes and are related to lizards and other ...

A professional dental appointment to brighten your smile isn’t always in the cards, which is one reason why the best whitening kits are highly popular among beauty lovers. Over-the-counter ...

Think you’ve got brushing your teeth down? Think again. Dr. Arash Ravanbakhsh, the owner of Inglewood Family Dental in Calgary, Canada, recently shared five common mistakes people make while ...

The treatment for white spots on teeth will depend on their cause. Options include composite resin treatment, managing tooth decay, avoiding sugary drinks, and adjusting fluoride use. White spots ...

While bones can regrow themselves when they break, teeth aren’t so lucky, and that leads to millions of people worldwide suffering from some form of edentulism, a.k.a. toothlessness. Now ...

A new study suggests the extinct megalodon shark species was larger than previously believed, with a potential length of up to 24 metres and weight of 94 tonnes. (Graham Thompson/CBC) A Saint John ...

A surgical procedure to restore the power of sight to blind patients using their teeth is slowly gaining traction around the world, with Canada opening its first clinic for this treatment.

Mouth guards for sleep, also called night guards, bite guards, or teeth protectors, are tooth coverings that ease clenching and teeth grinding—a sleep disorder that affects over 30% of adults. Wearing ...

Dental sealant is a thin, plastic coating painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth -- usually the back teeth-- to prevent tooth decay. Although thorough brushing and flossing can remove food ...

If you’ve ever put off going to the dentist when you know you have a solid reason for being there, you’re not alone. Derrick White had a temporary dental bridge that he was supposed to swap ...