Dr. Marco Gargano shares common mistakes people can make when it comes to dental hygiene as they get older. Plus, he shares ...

Archaeologists working in Belize have cataloged 379 human teeth deposited in a single layer inside a cave called Yakalche, ...

A root canal–treated tooth can sometimes begin to hurt again even years after a successful procedure. Although root canal therapy is generally highly effective, discomfort may develop due to issues ...

When Kendall Schara's body seemed unable to fight a simple infection, doctors knew something was wrong Courtesy of Northwestern Medicine Kendall Schara, a college athlete, was diagnosed with acute ...

With age, teeth get increasingly brittle and susceptible to damage from tooth decay, which can eventually lead to tooth loss. Teeth have an intrinsic capability to regenerate, a process that is driven ...

With age, teeth get increasingly brittle and susceptible to damage from tooth decay, which can eventually lead to tooth loss. Teeth have an intrinsic capability to regenerate, a process which is ...

Scientists are uncovering a surprising link between hidden tooth infections and blood sugar problems. Deep infections around tooth roots can create chronic inflammation that spreads through the body ...

This case report describes the successful treatment and 4-year follow-up of a maxillary central incisor with a complicated crown–root fracture that had sustained two separate traumatic injuries during ...

A new clinical study suggests that successful root canal treatment may benefit more than just dental health. Patients treated for infected teeth showed improved blood sugar control, healthier ...

Tooth pain is one of the most common health issues people try to ignore, but experts say delaying care can have serious consequences. An endodontist is a dentist with 2 to 3 additional years of ...

Impacted teeth fail to erupt within the expected developmental window and are often blocked by gum tissue or bone. Maxillary cuspids (canines) possess the longest roots and are critical for proper ...