Normal adult humans have 32 teeth. Rarely, someone has a condition called hyperdontia where they have more than 32. This happens with around 1-2% of the population. Sometimes, those with hyperdontia ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A study out of Japan showed how targeting genes can regrow teeth in animals. Now, the team has turned to ...

Researchers at the University of Helsinki in Finland have described a new, recessively inherited human syndrome featuring craniosynostosis, maxillary hyperplasia, delayed tooth eruption, and extra ...

"The problem is if it prevents good cleaning or stagnation, and makes the patient more prone to decay or gum disease. The other thing is it can cause jaw dysfunction if it stops the teeth closing on ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: What causes the growth of new teeth at my current age? I am a 74-year-old woman in good medical health except for a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Generally, I feel well and keep ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A sliver of what makes sharks so intriguing comes with their ability to regrow teeth. And while a group ...