Diastema refers to a noticeable gap between the teeth that's wider than 0.5 millimeters (0.02 inch). Most commonly, these gaps occur in the front teeth, but diastema can involve the back teeth as well ...

Mouth guards for sleep, also called night guards, bite guards, or teeth protectors, are tooth coverings that ease clenching and teeth grinding—a sleep disorder that affects over 30% of adults. Wearing ...

This woman was taking a nap outside when a marmoset climbed onto her and sat just above her head. It then became engrossed in its activities, while the woman remained unaware. The Progressive ...

Tiny monkeys with a secret skill only a few animals share? Marmosets, those adorable South American primates, have a hidden talent that will blow your mind—they call each other by name! This ...

(Graham Thompson/CBC) A Saint John auction house has opened online bidding on a collection of megalodon shark teeth that are millions of years old. Sarah Jones, curator at Jones Auction House ...

Doesn’t ring a bell? Borglum was the American sculptor who spent 14 years (1927-41) chiseling the likenesses of presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore ...

Dental sealant is a thin, plastic coating painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth -- usually the back teeth-- to prevent tooth decay. Although thorough brushing and flossing can remove food ...

A healthy mouth and teeth is about more than just a nice smile. It is about your overall health. Maintaining good oral health should be a priority throughout your life. There are many resources to ...

A professional dental appointment to brighten your smile isn’t always in the cards, which is one reason why the best whitening kits are highly popular among beauty lovers. Over-the-counter ...

While bones can regrow themselves when they break, teeth aren’t so lucky, and that leads to millions of people worldwide suffering from some form of edentulism, a.k.a. toothlessness. Now ...

Native to Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, pygmy marmosets hold the title of the world’s smallest true monkey. They are also known as ‘finger monkeys’ because they are small enough to ...