Teeth

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The stories our teeth can tell

Technology has unlocked the secrets teeth can reveal about our health. Here, researchers describe a new approach for providing a more detailed understanding of human life history

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Are you taking care of the microbes in your mouth?

Our mouths contain billions of microbes. Increasing evidence suggests they are important for our oral and overall health, but modern diets are causing problems

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Brush your teeth. It could save your life

Gum disease is common, easy to miss and linked to some of our most serious illnesses. The good news is that stopping it can be as simple as how you brush and floss

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Smile like you mean it

Short-term orthodontic treatments for your teeth can have long-term benefit for your health

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Why those sugar-free products damage your teeth

Buyer beware. New research shows sugar-free drinks and lollies are just as bad for your teeth as sugary products