A new vibration-activated whitening powder uses electric toothbrush motion to brighten teeth while repairing enamel and influencing oral bacteria. Tooth stains are not always a brushing problem. Some ...

A perfect smile, who doesn't like it? Social media is flooded with posts, providing tips for a perfect smile. There are trend of at-home whitening kits that promise instant results. These products may ...

Even with regular brushing, teeth can become stained from genetic factors or consuming foods and drinks like tomatoes and ...

Bargain tooth-whitening treatment could inflict permanent damage, dentists have warned. Up to half a million Britons are thought to have had the chlorine dioxide-based procedures at spas and clinics.

In our world of fast food and sugary snacks, tooth decay is a big problem. Many people undergo nasty dental work when cavities arise, with lost enamel being replaced by materials like metal alloys and ...

Tooth enamel erosion is when the protective enamel on your teeth wears away, causing it to become thinner and weaker than it should be. This makes your teeth more likely to get stained and feel ...

Teeth become yellow with age and regular exposure to certain foods and drinks. Luckily, discoloration or stains can often be reversed at home with a tooth whitening kit or strips. Although both kits ...

In a new study published today, scientists discovered that keratin, a protein found in hair, skin and wool, can repair tooth enamel and stop early stages of decay. The King’s College London team of ...

You're crunching ice or a piece of hard candy when you notice something hard in your mouth that doesn't melt or dissolve. You get a sick feeling as you realize what it is -- a piece of broken tooth.

Arosha Weerakoon has received funding from Colgate for her research. She is a member of the Australian Dental Association as well as the International Association for Dental Research. She is a Fellow ...