When teeth are properly aligned and forces are balanced, enamel has a better chance of lasting a lifetime. Emerging research continues to explore the relationship between tooth wear and sleep ...

Pulpitis can be avoided by brushing teeth at least twice a day, after meals, use of fluoridated toothpaste, avoiding sugary foods and flossing as part of oral hygiene. [iStockphoto] Inside the ...

Tooth remineralization is a reparative process, which occurs naturally and daily inside the mouth. This process repairs the lost enamel (outermost part of the tooth) and helps in preventing cavities.

Teeth and bones are mineralized tissues with similarities, but teeth are not bones. They share similar properties, but differences in their makeup and function set them apart. For instance, teeth ...

Tooth contouring. Tooth reshaping. Tooth filing. Tooth slenderizing. These are a few of the names for a procedure that’s done to slightly reduce the size of a tooth to improve its appearance or the ...