Neanderthals used sophisticated techniques with a stone drill to treat a painful dental cavity, according to new research.

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 ...

Lupus can cause a wide range of symptoms, potentially affecting your oral health, including your teeth and gums. Lupus, or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is an autoimmune disease where the immune ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Christin Perry is a freelance writer with a passion for all topics related to health and family. She has been working as a writer for seven years now, and her work has appeared in Parents, The Bump, ...