‘Smart’ dental implants could feel more like the real thing

What if dental implants could feel more like your real teeth? New "smart" implants are showing promise for exactly that.

Tufts University • futurity
June 11, 2025 ~5 min

Smoking weed can be really bad for your teeth

New research has identified a health problem linked to frequent recreational cannabis use—tooth decay and severe tooth loss.

U. Buffalo • futurity
Feb. 17, 2025 ~7 min


Why fluoride fears are mostly overblown

An expert explains the backstory and newest science on fluoride, including why the dose matters.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
Jan. 23, 2025 ~10 min

Are you too old for braces?

An orthodontist digs into adults getting braces, explains what the signs you might need them are, and debunks myths about orthodontic care.

Kelly Webster - U. Rochester • futurity
Oct. 4, 2024 ~5 min

Can you whiten your teeth too much?

An expert explains the basics of tooth whitening, including what's safe, what's effective, and what won't make a difference.

Tufts University • futurity
Sept. 30, 2024 ~8 min

Gummy vitamins can be a problem for your teeth

Do the benefits of gummies (and closely-related chewies) outweigh the risks they can pose to oral health? Experts dig in.

Tufts University • futurity
Aug. 12, 2024 ~7 min

‘Oil pulling’ may not do much for your oral health

Oil pulling, the trend of swirling oil through your mouth, may not add much to your dental care routine, an expert explains.

Tufts University • futurity
Aug. 5, 2024 ~4 min

‘Ugly’ fossil places extinct saber tooth cat in Texas

A nondescript mass of bone and teeth helped expand the geographic footprint of a large cat that lived tens of thousands of years ago.

Julia Sames-UT Austin • futurity
May 31, 2024 ~5 min


Otters use tools to protect teeth when prey is extra crunchy

Using tools like shells, rocks, and even trash allows sea otters to break apart larger prey without damaging their teeth, a new study shows.

Esther Robards-Forbes - UT Austin • futurity
May 20, 2024 ~5 min

Why saber tooth cats kept their baby teeth

Evidence suggests saber-toothed cats held onto their baby teeth to stabilize their sabers, researchers report.

Robert Sanders-UC Berkeley • futurity
May 1, 2024 ~10 min

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