Ever wonder why sharks have so many differently shaped teeth or why they keep regrowing throughout their lives? Dr. David ...

They compared these measurements with the participants’ genetic information and identified 18 genome regions that influence the size and shape of different groups of teeth. One of the genes is ...

"We applied engineering techniques to digitally simulate how different tooth shapes handled bite forces and loads resulting from lateral head movements,” said Antonio Ballell, doctoral student at the ...

Tooth shape and technique Flossing helps dislodge ... People who are too tired at bedtime to floss, for instance, should choose a different time of day such as in the morning or after lunch ...