Sharks are known as iconic marine predators — and their sharp chompers come with the territory. Certain shark species can have hundreds to thousands of teeth at a time that are consistently yanked out ...

This week, I write about a nutty tooth fairy who left $50 for a single tooth. You can read the column here. How much does the Tooth Fairy pay for a tooth at your house? How will this new pricing ...

A new exhibit opening next month at the National Museum of Dentistry takes a fun look at the way toys with a dental theme have helped teach kids how to care for their teeth. The "Open Wide! Toothy ...

The first 3D reconstructions of extinct Cretaceous birds reveal a reptilian tooth replacement pattern. The birds flapping around in the Age of Dinosaurs had all sorts of different teeth in their ...

Teeth help animals bite and chew food. Meat-eating carnivores tend to have sharp teeth to sink into their prey, while herbivores tend to have flatter teeth to grind down their plant-based meals. Some ...