Tooth

Having bright, beautiful teeth depends on more than just brushing twice a day.

When archaeologists first discovered the 5,000-year-old ornate tomb in Spain, they assumed it was for a man. It held a rock crystal dagger, ivory tusks and other lavish items. But now they've determined the remains are those of a woman, and all it took was two teeth.

The Tyrannosaurus rex is often shown baring massive, sharp teeth, like the ferocious creature in "Jurassic Park." But new research suggests that this classic image might be wrong.

Ancient whales had extremely sharp predator teeth similar to lions, Australian scientists said on Aug. 30 in a discovery they believe debunks theories the mammals used their teeth to filter feed like today's gentle giants.

One man’s meat is another man’s poison. This adage could not be truer when it comes to the perception of beauty and sexy around the world. Different nationalities and cultures hold varying views of what is considered hot and what not. You would surprised to know that Japanese value the ‘vampire tooth’ on women, as they see it as a sign of youth and innocence.

Massive shark teeth washed up on eastern North Carolina beaches after recent storms unearthed them from beneath the ocean. Some of the teeth were about the size of an adult’s hand.

The fossilized teeth found  in North Topsail Beach and in Surf City and it is believed that comes from a giant ancient shark the Megalodon which lived 15 million years ago.

Almost 85 percent of 15-year-old Greek children suffer from tooth decay, according to a survey conducted by the Hellenic Dental Association (EOO).

According to findings presented on Wednesday, just 16.3 percent of 15-year-olds are free of tooth decay.

The same is true of 27.7 percent of 12-year-olds and 42.4 percent of children aged 5.

Surgeons in Mumbai have removed 232 teeth from the mouth of an Indian teenager in what they believe may be a world-record operation, the hospital said Thursday.