A root canal is a dental procedure that gets rid of damage in your tooth’s roots while preserving your natural tooth. Root canals become necessary when infection or inflammation develops in the soft ...

“I have been to the endodontist and the periodontist (and had dinner with my cousin, an orthodontist),” writes Elizabeth Kincaid-Eilers of West Hartford, “so why am I going to a dentist and not a ...

For the millions of Americans who suffer cavities each year, the ominous threat of a root canal may soon be a worry of the past. Now, researchers from Harvard University claim they have discovered a ...

A new clinical study suggests that a root canal treatment for infected tooth can help improve blood sugars, cholesterol ...

A root canal is a common dental procedure performed to relieve severe tooth pain. This pain may arise from several causes, including deep or extensive tooth decay that has reached the nerve, a large ...

Dental implants continue to redefine how missing teeth are treated by offering a solution that closely mimics natural teeth ...

Dental implants are a transformative solution for individuals dealing with missing teeth. They not only restore your smile but also improve your overall oral health and quality of life. If you’ve been ...

Sediment layers in rock or tree rings can hold clues to what the environment was like at different times in the past – and the same idea may even apply to your own teeth. Scientists at New York ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- University at Buffalo scientists have identified a gene responsible for initiating the normal development of tooth roots in mammals. Researchers made this discovery by creating a ...