Anatomy

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By India Bottomley published 21 February 22

REFERENCE Which teeth come in first? We look at what to expect when children are teething

By India Bottomley published 18 February 22

REFERENCE The pros and cons of teeth whitening

By India Bottomley published 12 January 22

REFERENCE Here are 9 teeth facts you probably didn't know, verified by dentists and compiled by Live Science.

By Tyler Santora published 3 January 22

Here's why wisdom teeth usually don't come in until the ages of 17 to 21.

By Nicoletta Lanese published 23 December 21

The newfound muscle layer sits within the masseter, a key muscle for chewing.

By India Bottomley published 10 December 21

Reference We explore what causes toothache to get to the root of the discomfort experienced by many.

By India Bottomley published 10 December 21

Reference We’ve asked two dentists to identify the causes of bad breath and the steps you can take to prevent it

By Kerry Taylor-Smith published 10 December 21

REFERENCE We aim to settle the question: are teeth considered bones?

By Kerry Taylor-Smith published 10 December 21

Reference How often should you floss? Brushing and flossing should be part of any daily oral health routine, but how often should you do it?

By Louise Bond published 9 November 21

REFERENCE We know they can be a pain, but can wisdom teeth grow back?

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