Normal adult humans have 32 teeth. Rarely, someone has a condition called hyperdontia where they have more than 32. This happens with around 1-2% of the population. Sometimes, those with hyperdontia ...

Researchers at the University of Helsinki in Finland have described a new, recessively inherited human syndrome featuring craniosynostosis, maxillary hyperplasia, delayed tooth eruption, and extra ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A study out of Japan showed how targeting genes can regrow teeth in animals. Now, the team has turned to ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: What causes the growth of new teeth at my current age? I am a 74-year-old woman in good medical health except for a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Generally, I feel well and keep ...

It’s not surprising that many people fear the dentist. Replacing a tooth often requires invasive surgery and implanting a titanium screw into a patient’s jawbone, then waiting months for that to ...

Prathab Muniandy from Malaysia has 42 teeth, 10 more than average, earning him a Guinness World Records title verified in ...