Abfraction is the loss of tooth structure where the tooth and gum come together. The damage is wedge-shaped or V-shaped and is unrelated to cavities, bacteria, or infection. Continue reading to learn ...

Ancient grooves on human teeth, once hailed as evidence of tooth-picking, may simply be the result of natural wear, according ...

Abfraction lesions are small cracks or notches in your teeth caused by the natural flexing of teeth over time. Each time you clench your teeth, chew or bite down on something, pressure is put on your ...

For decades, small grooves on ancient human teeth were thought to be evidence of deliberate tool use – people cleaning their teeth with sticks or fibres, or easing gum pain with makeshift “toothpicks” ...

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Oral health is one of the most difficult things to master as an individual. Before you get to reach a point where you can feel that you are close to mastering the game, you would have tried a lot of ...