Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Deniz Celiker/Getty Images The link between good oral health and general health isn't a far-fetched notion. There's many pieces ...

The two main problems that can occur are teeth decay and gum disease. Both these conditions are initiated by the presence of tartar or plaque in the mouth. Tartar is formed as a direct result of ...

July 18 (UPI) --Archaeologists have developed a new technique for analyzing tooth tartar. The latest research into ancient tooth tartar suggests the mineralized residue can offer insights into the ...

White teeth are magnetic. Aren't they? They always draw attention and add up majorly to your beauty. Therefore, it is very important to take proper care of our teeth. Our teeth tend to get affected by ...

Lucy Stock says the centuries-old remains of Agnès Sorel helped reveal a deadly dose of mercury - thanks to hardened tartar on her teeth. Today, that same dental build-up is giving scientists remarkab ...

Daily brushing and flossing play a significant role in keeping plaque at bay, but sometimes, despite our best efforts, tartar can build up on our teeth. Tartar, also known as dental calculus, is a ...

Most people think brushing for a few seconds with an old brush is the best way to keep teeth healthy. Instead of regular checkups, people visit the dentist when they have a problem. People in our ...

An excavation of Qesem Cave near Tel Aviv yielded 400,000-year-old teeth containing the oldest direct evidence of an indoor barbeque – and the manmade environmental pollution that resulted. “On the ...