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Little-known facts about tooth decay
Most snacks, even when sugar-free, can still give you tooth decay.
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Why do children always have tooth decay?
Currently, tooth decay is one of the common dental diseases of all ages, especially in children.
Videos
How fast can Piranha 'meat' a cow's head?
Piranhas have razor-sharp teeth and often move in schools, but can they really
Health
What happens when you gargle with salt water?
Gargling with salt water is a simple but effective method in protecting teeth if applied properly.
Health
How to choose the best toothpaste for your teeth
Which toothpaste should you use to be good for your oral health? Refer to the advice below to make the best choice for yourself.
Computer science
What's in the iPhone 15 Pro Max costing 2.4 billion, made from real teeth of a tyrannosaur?
This is the iPhone that contains the most historical evidence.
Science story
The history of orthodontics, braces and interesting secrets that few people know
Orthodontics may seem like a modern invention, but few people know that it has a long history.
Scientific application
The army of transforming robots helps clean teeth
The micro-robot system made from iron oxide particles can change shape according to tooth shape, cleaning teeth more effectively.
Scientific application
Successful research on biomaterials stronger than spider silk
Scientists successfully simulated the process of tooth formation of a star star and applied it to create a durable, biodegradable, carbon-fibre material.
Oceanography
The truth about fish with teeth like humans
This fish is mainly commonly found along the east coast of North and South America. They are known for their incisors that look a lot like human teeth.
AI - Artificial intelligence
Successfully researched nano-sized robot to destroy bacteria in tooth pulp
Recently, scientists said that they are working on using nano-sized robots controlled by magnetic fields to destroy bacteria deep inside teeth.
Oceanography
The truth about the giant shark that dominated the deep sea for more than 20 million years
The largest known shark on Earth, Otodus megalodon, has dominated the seas for more than 20 million years.
History
Shocking truth: Ancient Romans brushed their teeth with urine
While today we view urine as a type of waste, in ancient times it was considered a valuable commodity.
Health
Does flossing contain carcinogens and thinning teeth?
Flossing cleans between teeth, helping to maintain oral health, but studies show that some types of floss contain carcinogens.
Oceanography
The 'sea monster' market has 300 teeth
A Portuguese fishing boat conducted research near the coast and caught a 'sea monster' more than 600m underwater.