Not only is tooth decay the most common and widespread disease of humankind, it is possibly the oldest. Skulls of pre-historic humans have been examined and tooth decay has been found. The latest findings from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s...

In the Dark Ages, superstitions held that a person could cure a toothache, or even re-grow a lost tooth, by obtaining a tooth from someone else. This tooth would preferably have come from a hanged criminal. In fact, it was believed by some that the mere possession of...

Did you know that the human tongue has up to 10,000 taste buds? Apart from having the ability to discern the tastes of salt, sour, bitter, sweet, and savory, the tongue is also an indicator of general health — a mainstay of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Some general...

In medieval times 10% of deaths in London were tooth-related.

During the middle ages a person caught eating meat on Friday would be sent to the tooth-puller as punishment.

The earliest record of tooth decay was described by the Sumerians as “tooth worms”.  In ancient Greece, toothaches were also believed to be caused by tiny worms burrowing into teeth. This misconception led to the practice of treating toothaches by applying a mixture...

It seems, tumors can grow teeth too. No one wants to deal with an abnormal growth, but teratomas are especially unpleasant. The germ cell tumors can contain several types of tissues and are usually found in the ovaries, testes, and near the tailbone. Some of them even...

U.S. Dental Care Product Spending: $2 Billion a Year on Smiles U.S. dental care product spending totals approximately $2 billion annually. Americans invest heavily in oral hygiene essentials such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, and mouthwash to maintain their...

Studies show that adults with a high school diploma or higher degree had an average of three more teeth than those without a diploma.