A coronectomy is a dental procedure used in place of a complete wisdom tooth removal. It’s a newer procedure that’s done only in certain situations. Wisdom teeth are a set of third molars that usually ...

Wisdom teeth do not necessarily have to be removed. Some people have enough space in their jaw to let wisdom teeth come in and are able to clean them. When wisdom teeth emerge, they can cause ...

The teeth were tucked inside the lower jaw of a 7-year-old boy from India. He had a swollen cheek that doctors thought was caused by a decayed tooth. But upon further examination, they discovered he ...

COUNTING teeth is something you might have done as a child when your adult ones were growing in. But scientists say the ...

Toothaches are often caused by tooth decay, followed by other dental-related conditions, like gum disease, impacted wisdom teeth, or trapped food particles. Non-dental-related conditions can also ...

Anyone who had to pay a visit to the dentist to pull their wisdom teeth out can tell you how much nuisance they cause. They can not only be painful but also cause tooth decay and even tumors. For our ...

Regular flossing plays a crucial role in your dental hygiene. When you skip flossing, plaque can build up between your teeth and along your gumline. Over time, this can increase your risk of tooth ...

Skipping the dentist isn’t worth sacrificing a healthy smile. andersphoto/Shutterstock A sharp zing in your tooth is usually the first sign of a cavity wreaking ...

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When you’re in the dentist’s chair, being told that you need a filling, a crown, a root canal, or some other procedure, should you trust that advice? Or is there another option? Many factors—apart ...

Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it’s possible. Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or ...

George et al 1 have examined the association between the Decayed, Missing, Filled Teeth (DMFT) index—a widely used metric for assessing overall dental health—and the risk of buccal mucosa cancer (BMC) ...