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Does charcoal toothpaste really whiten teeth?
By Donavyn Coffey published
Activated charcoal can protect against some poisons, but can it help whiten your smile?
Why are teeth so sensitive to pain?
By Ashley P. Taylor published
Wouldn't it be easier if our teeth didn't feel pain?
Has the Average Human Body Temperature Always Been the Same?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Evidence suggests that modern humans may be cooler than our 19th-century ancestors.
The Human Skeletal System
By Kim Ann Zimmermann published
Humans wouldn't get very far without bones — literally.
Skin: The Human Body's Largest Organ
By Kim Ann Zimmermann published
Skin is the body's largest organ and is the first line of defense against harm.
A Man Took Antibiotics Before Going to the Dentist. He Developed An Ultra-Rare Brain Side Effect
By Rachael Rettner published
As scary as it may sound, a root canal is a fairly routine dental procedure. But for one 60-year-old man, the procedure turned life threatening.
Baby Born with Itty, Bitty Tooth … Which a Dentist Promptly Pulled
By Laura Geggel published
A newborn in England surprised her parents — and her doctors — when they saw that the infant was born with a tiny tooth, according to news reports.
Why Do Teeth Turn Yellow?
By Alina Bradford published
A number of different things can affect the color of your teeth and turn them yellow.
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