Researchers have developed a new method for extracting tooth root pulp that quadruples the number of stem cells that can be harvested and replicated to treat a variety of medical conditions. Stem ...

Do you cringe when you drink something too hot, too cold or too sweet? Even if you don't feel any pain, these can be signs of more than just a sensitive tooth --you might have a cavity. Over time, ...

If you’re considering having your wisdom teeth yanked, you’d better have your head checked first. Not all patients need to have their teeth extracted. But wisdom teeth can worsen later in life, and ...

Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars located at the very back of the mouth. They look just like the first and second molars, but can sometimes be a little smaller. They are commonly called wisdom ...

Could the days of the root canal, for decades the symbol of the most excruciating kind of minor surgery, finally be numbered? Scientists have made advances in treating tooth decay that they hope will ...

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 ...

Could wisdom teeth be a problem of the past? Researchers have found that young children who got shots of anesthetic for dental work sometimes never grow lower wisdom teeth when they are older. The ...

Discover evidence-based toothache relief, from cold compresses to clove oil. Learn when to see a dentist before it gets worse ...