Scientists are uncovering a surprising link between hidden tooth infections and blood sugar problems. Deep infections around ...

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 ...

New research suggests chronic infections around the tip of a tooth root may be linked to poorer blood sugar control and wider inflammation in the body. Some studies found that people who had root ...

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 ...

The article explains how Invisalign and braces address bite alignment, crowding, spacing, and other common orthodontic ...

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 ...