Ancient Egyptians and Etruscans pioneered orthodontics, using delicate gold wires and catgut to straighten teeth. It’s a tale ...

Did ancient people living thousands of years ago really care about straight teeth? That's been the story for awhile, but evidence is lacking.

Go ahead, take a big bite. Hard plant foods may have made up a larger part of early human ancestors' diet than currently presumed, according to a new experimental study of modern tooth enamel from ...

A 42-year-old patient had been consistent with recare visits and had previously been told by another practitioner that she should undergo minor orthodontic treatment. The patient was adamant that ...