Root canal treatment (endodontics) is a dental procedure to remove inflamed or infected pulp on the inside of the tooth, which is then carefully cleaned and disinfected then filled and sealed.

Despite the high success rate of dental implants, patients should hang onto problem teeth as long as possible, a new literature review suggests. The review found that 15-year tooth loss rates range ...

Teeth have a natural repair mechanism, but it cannot cope if teeth are overly compromised, for example, by large cavities or trauma. But this mechanism, which relies on the generation of dentine by ...

For decades, dentists and scientists have dreamed of helping people regrow lost teeth. Now, thanks to remarkable advances in genetics, molecular biology, and regenerative medicine, that dream is ...

Tooth extractions, including ones involving infection, periodontal disease and crowding issues, are one of the most common dental procedures. An estimated 10 million wisdom teeth are extracted from ...

McKennell Dental Practice has confirmed that the consultation process begins with a thorough examination of the affected ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Considering taking supplements to treat Tooth extraction? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of Tooth extraction. Follow the links to read common uses, ...

CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Kevin Hogan, founder of Smiles by Hogan, recommends individuals experiencing tooth pain in the Charleston, SC area to visit a dentist early to ...

There are several risks and complications of a tooth extraction that may affect some patients who need to have a tooth removed. Tooth extraction is associated with several general post-surgical ...