Teeth

Teething is the process by which an infant's first teeth (the deciduous teeth, often called "baby teeth" or "milk teeth") appear by emerging through the gums, typically arriving in pairs.

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Rabbits may have a surprising source of calcium — eating their own teeth. Rabbits' teeth grow continuously, and bunnies wear them down by munching fiber-rich foods. Scientists suggest rabbits recycle a fine powder resulting from this constant grinding to fuel tooth growth.

Jaw Wars: How Bats Evolved a Diverse Arsenal of Teeth for Survival

Rabbits may eat their own teeth to boost their calcium intake

Study: Saber-Toothed Predators’ Teeth were Highly Effective at Puncturing Prey

Gene Inherited From Neanderthals Influenced The Shape of Our Teeth

Dolphins may use their teeth to hear underwater

By looking at individual atoms in tooth enamel, researchers are learning what happens to our teeth as we age

When Is Too Much Teeth Whitening Harmful to Oral Health?

Shells, teeth and bones of 'weird and wonderful organisms' provide historical environmental clues

Fun Facts about Teeth across the Animal Kingdom

Human DNA Found in Lions' Teeth Confirms a Tragic Legend of History

Genomic study identifies human, animal hair in ‘man-eater’ lions’ teeth - EurekAlert

Genomic study identifies human, animal hair in 'man-eater' lions' teeth

These 19th century lions from Kenya ate humans, DNA collected from hairs in their teeth shows - EurekAlert

Genomic study identifies human, animal hair in ‘man-eater’ lions’ teeth - EurekAlert

The history recorded in your teeth - EurekAlert

Don’t judge a fossil by its teeth: despite its toothy beak, this ancient bird ate fruit, not fish - EurekAlert

Protect your teeth with fruit: antimicrobial effects found in biomass compounds

Protect your teeth with fruit: antimicrobial effects found in biomass compounds - EurekAlert