Author: Julian Thorne, DDS, MPH

The African savanna, a sprawling canvas of life, hosts creatures both grand and peculiar. Among its more distinctive residents is the warthog, an animal

The quest for a clean mouth and sparkling teeth is hardly a modern preoccupation. For millennia, humans have sought ways to rid their teeth of debris and

Many of us have heard it, or perhaps even experienced it: that tell-tale jaw ache in the morning, a partner commenting on nighttime noises, or a dentist

Ever stopped to think about your pearly whites? Humans, typically sporting a set of 32 permanent teeth, might feel pretty well-equipped for chewing.

Many of us operate under a seemingly logical assumption: if something’s wrong with our teeth or gums, we’ll feel it. A twinge, a throb, a sharp stab of

Imagine an animal the size of a school bus, or even larger, surviving entirely on creatures barely bigger than your thumb. Now imagine it does this without

Ever stopped to think about the incredible engineering that goes into something as simple as taking a bite of an apple or forming a word?

We often take them for granted, those pearly whites that greet us in the mirror and help us tackle our favorite meals. But a tooth is far more than just

Your tongue, that muscular marvel tucked away in your mouth, does so much more than just help you articulate your thoughts or belt out your favorite tunes.

When we think about a healthy smile, gleaming white teeth often steal the spotlight. But behind the scenes, or rather, just beneath the visible part of