Dental care in America faces persistent and severe disparities. The biggest barrier is cost, even among those with insurance.

Knowing when to see an emergency dentist is critical. You should never hesitate to seek immediate help if you experience: ...

A tooth abscess is a surgical problem, not a pharmaceutical one, so we need to stop pretending a bottle of pills can solve a ...

After extracting keratin — a protein found in hair, skin and fingernails — from wool and applying it to teeth, scientists found that the substance formed a protective crystal-like coating that ...

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If you just had your wisdom teeth removed, you no doubt have swollen, sore, and sensitive gums. It can take a few weeks to heal from wisdom tooth extraction, according to the American Association of ...

Tooth pain may be caused by an infection or disease, mouth trauma, general sensitivity, or inflammation. Temporary remedies for tooth pain include analgesic gels, OTC pain relievers, clover oil, ...

Nestled along the northern shore of Lake Burtnieks in northern Latvia, Stone Age communities used the Zvejnieki burial site ...

NBA players are by definition some of the world's most competitive people, given how hard it is to make it into the league, never mind stick around in it for multiple seasons. And when it comes to NBA ...

Both beet juice and powder can help lower blood pressure, but beet juice has higher amounts of nitrates that the body uses to relax and widen blood vessels.

Crunching ice seems harmless, but it damages teeth. University of Utah Health study reveals enamel cracks from chewing ice. These cracks lead to tooth sensitivity and broken fillings. Repeated ...