Impacted wisdom teeth happen when a wisdom tooth gets lodged underneath the gum line. This can trigger irritation, pain, and ultimately lead to gum disease and tooth decay if not treated. Impacted ...
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 ...
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) ...
If you’re not satisfied with your smile, modern cosmetic dentistry can help. This method of professional oral care focuses on improving the appearance of your mouth, teeth, gums, and overall smile.
PEOPLE underestimate the power of dental treatment as well as checkups. Did you know that an uncontrolled dental decay can lead to fatal consequences, like death? It is unbelievable that a small tooth ...
The long-term effects of banning fluoride from public drinking water across the country could cost families billions of dollars and result in millions of rotten teeth, a new analysis predicts. The ...