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Scientists are uncovering a surprising link between hidden tooth infections and blood sugar problems. Deep infections around tooth roots can create chronic inflammation that spreads through the body ...

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Editor's note: Alysa Liu wins Olympic gold in women's figure skating. MILAN — For those watching figure skating for the first time at the 2026 Winter Olympics, you may notice the unique style of Team ...

There appears to be an uptick in the use of orthodontic palate expanders in young kids. But there are questions about whether the devices are necessary or just another body modification for aesthetic ...

Impacted teeth fail to erupt within the expected developmental window and are often blocked by gum tissue or bone. Maxillary cuspids (canines) possess the longest roots and are critical for proper ...

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic, with photos by Michael Martin and China Wong / Getty Images Patrick Brown is quick with a smile. As such, it does not take long to see that Brown has ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why do people have two sets of teeth? – Ivy D., ...

It’s not surprising that many people fear the dentist. Replacing a tooth often requires invasive surgery and implanting a titanium screw into a patient’s jawbone, then waiting months for that to ...

A rumor that circulated in June 2025 claimed to show a collage of two authentic X-rays of a person with 81 teeth. According to many of the posts, the X-rays, which showed a skull from two angles, ...