Dentist closes for rectification and ordered to pay back fee after being found liable for misconduct, draining 63-year-old's ...

New research suggests the wisdom teeth you had pulled may have held two secret abilities all along, scientists now confirm.

Key TakeawaysTartar (also called dental calculus) forms when plaque isn't removed within 24 to 72 hours and hardens on the ...

A Haitian immigrant's dental problems worsened while he waited 3 months for a tooth-pulling appointment while held in ICE ...

Sanja Jelic, MD, is board-certified in sleep medicine, critical care medicine, pulmonary disease, and internal medicine. A receding chin, known as retrognathia, occurs when the lower jaw is set back ...

Brian T. Luong, DMD, is a board-certified orthodontist. You can relieve wisdom tooth pain with home remedies like saltwater rinses and peppermint tea. Over-the-counter medicines like ibuprofen and ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I'm a 79-year-old female who's in good health. I am 5 feet tall and weigh 95 pounds, and I'm very active. I've been taking Prolia for the past two to three years for osteoporosis, ...

A woman claims a nine-year habit has left her with two "black" front teeth - after splashing out £17,200 on it. Stacey Gardiner, 41, had never been a smoker before taking up vaping in December 2017, ...

Ancient DNA from a rare Neanderthal fetus, known from only 12 fragmented bones, provided insight into an earlier evolutionary branch and helped researchers trace a massive population crash that ...

Here’s how dental insurance helps pay for treatments and procedures Michael Evans writes about insurance and other finance topics for Investopedia. An insurance industry veteran, he has covered ...

Several techniques and materials have been suggested for alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) after dental extraction and before implant placement. This literature review aimed to discuss the ...

Sugar in moderation fits into any healthy diet, but too much can be harmful to your health. However, there's no need to cut sugar out of your diet completely or ignore your sweet tooth. The important ...