Have you tried whitening teeth with baking soda, lemon, or whitening toothpastes? A doctor explains what works and what doesn ...

A teeth-whitening powder activated by the vibrations of an electric toothbrush not only brightens, but also protects, teeth.

While many of us pine for toothpaste-commercial-white teeth as much as we do symmetrical features or a thick head of hair, the desire for a brighter smile isn't just a matter of vanity. Research ...

A fresh approach to dental care may soon have you looking at hair clippings in a whole new way. Researchers at King’s College London have discovered that keratin—a protein found in hair, skin, and ...

Trips to the dentist can get costly, but whitening your teeth at home is entirely possible as long as you have the right products and the right routine. From whitening toothpastes to LED devices, ...

Dreaming of a whiter smile but frustrated by those persistent stains thanks to the effects of your daily coffee (or wine) fix? Less-than-white teeth can be a real confidence killer, but don't worry — ...

A small, early-stage cavity or injury to the tooth—when the pulp tissue is still healthy—can be treated with a procedure called direct pulp capping (DPC). This technique protects the pulp and can ...

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