Braces, rubber bands, even jaw surgery—millions endure them in pursuit of a straighter smile. But were misaligned smiles ...

The team recovered protein fragments from teeth found at multiple sites across Turkana, ranging in age from 1.5 to 18 million ...

Gingivitis in cats is one of the most common dental problems seen in general practice, yet it’s often misunderstood or missed ...

It’s almost impossible to picture a world where giant saber-toothed cats once prowled the earth. But that world was real, and in a stroke of paleontological luck, scientists have uncovered the most ...

Molecules from the 20-million-year-old teeth of a rhino relative are among the oldest ever sequenced, opening tantalizing ...

Here’s a look at 7 animals known for having the sharpest teeth in the natural world, with fascinating details on what makes ...

Imagine standing face-to-face with a creature whose teeth looked more like daggers than anything you’d ever seen in the ...

That continuous sound makes felines unique in their ability to purr. Domestic cats ( Felis catus ), however, aren't the only ...

Otis had most of his teeth extracted due to the gums growing over them, and now he resembles a real-life emoji with his tongue sticking out.

Poor oral hygiene in your pets can lead to costly vet bills. Here's how to care for your dog's and cats teeth without a toothbrush.

“Tooth brushing is one of the most effective ways to remove plaque and [tartar] buildup [in pets], just like in people,” Dr. Carly Fox, a senior veterinarian at New York City’s Schwarzman Animal ...