Scientists are uncovering a surprising link between hidden tooth infections and blood sugar problems. Deep infections around ...

Fewer things light up your entire face like having white teeth, but at what cost? While Crest Whitestrips have long dominated the market as the go-to solution for an instantly bright smile, numerous ...

A crossbite is a common dental problem. Orthodontists are specially trained dentists who can help fix crossbites and misaligned teeth. Here’s what you need to know about a crossbite. A crossbite ...

Ancient Egyptians and Etruscans pioneered orthodontics, using delicate gold wires and catgut to straighten teeth. It’s a tale that has appeared in dentistry textbooks for decades, portraying our ...

EMERGENCY ROOM TREATMENT FOR A TOOTHACHE. THAT’S A GROWING PROBLEM, IF YOU CAN BELIEVE THAT. FOR A LOT OF HOSPITALS IN THE U.S., A RECENT STUDY FINDS A BIG INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF PATIENTS WHO ARE ...

Fr. Steven Clark lost one molar and a canine during the pandemic. He had been grinding his teeth, he said, distraught by the virus spreading across the globe, and what it would mean if his ...

With age comes a greater risk that things will go wrong with your teeth. Among adults, procedures such as filling cavities tend to peak in your early to mid-50s, according to the Health Policy ...

Along with everything else, COVID-19 is also creating problems with our teeth. That’s what dentists say after treating patients who are under stress during the pandemic and taking it out on their ...