A dentist employs dental bonding to repair damage or change the tooth's shape or color. The resin (composite) used ...

Your toothbrush may not be the sexiest self-care essential in your bathroom, but it certainly is one of the most important.

You might experience swelling around the affected tooth, gums, or face, and sensitivity to hot or cold foods. The infection can lead to bad breath, a bad taste in your mouth, and, if the infection ...

Fossils from a huge, rare mosasaur with giant globular teeth have been unearthed in Texas, a new study reveals. The two adult jaw fragments provide insights into the lifestyle of Globidens ...

Osteoporosis can cause symptoms in the mouth, including receding gums, jaw numbness, and tooth loss. Some problems occur when osteoporosis weakens the jaw bone, leaving the teeth implanted in it ...

The discovery of the whales with teeth worn down to their gums, lends weight to the notion that the region's three orca Orcinus orca lineages are separate species, which has implications for both ...

Periodontal disease is an infection and inflammation of the gums. If left untreated, advanced stages can lead to underlying bone loss. “Then you have no other choice but remove the teeth ...

Cleveland Clinic is taking a different approach to treating chronic pain with a well-known drug that’s typically used as an anesthetic agent.

But you might want to pay attention to your teeth and gums, too. “I’m not sure that people are aware of this,” said Dr. Thomas Sollecito, chief of oral medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.