An indirect pulp cap is one method of preserving a tooth that has decay, trauma, or other damage. The crown of your tooth is the part of the tooth you can see in your mouth. It has three layers: ...

Thousands of young children have had decayed teeth removed in England's hospitals over the last four years. Analysis by the Press Association shows a steady climb in the numbers of children aged 10 ...

Almost everyone experiences tooth decay (caries), it seems, making this among the most common conditions caused by bacterial infection. The costs of treating this condition are among the highest for ...

Oral surgery may be recommended for a variety of dental and facial conditions. Some of the most common situations include: Impacted teeth: Teeth that fail to emerge properly, often wisdom teeth, may ...

This March, the New York City Board of Health put a proposal up for public review that would require preschool teachers and daycare staff to assist children with brushing their teeth with fluoride ...

Dentists recommend proactive removal of wisdom tooth when they see a high risk of future issues like crowding, decay or cysts ...

An untreated tooth infection can spread to other tissues in your body within weeks or months and lead to potentially life threatening complications. While rare, it is possible for a tooth infection to ...

Tooth extractions, including ones involving infection, periodontal disease and crowding issues, are one of the most common dental procedures. An estimated 10 million wisdom teeth are extracted from ...