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First case of teeth growing out of an eye socket – what you need to know about ‘ectopic teeth’

Teeth can turn up in the nose, the sinuses and even the eye socket. Here’s how they end up there, and what happens when they need to come out.

13.10.2026 10

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Saroash Shahid

The ancient braces myth: why our ancestors didn’t need straight teeth

The idea of ancient civilisations pioneering orthodontics is irresistible, but archaeology shows their gold dental work served very different...

02.01.2026 40

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Saroash Shahid

The hidden plastic problem in your daily dental routine – and what’s being done about it

Why clean teeth may come at a dirty cost.

09.09.2025 50

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Saroash Shahid