The aforementioned piece states that dental patients mistakenly ingested enough equipment on such a frequent basis that this phenomenon has become “a worldwide health problem in dentistry.” And ...

“A good time” and “shopping for health insurance” are rarely found in the same sentence, according to the latest Bankrate Health Insurance Pulse survey. About two-thirds of Americans think shopping ...

Getting a cavity filled is no fun. There can be pain, shots, numbing, and the harrowing sound of the drill. But a kinder, gentler way to care for kids with cavities is being tested. And the only tool ...

That tiny black spot you’ve been ignoring in your back molar isn’t going away on its own. In fact, it’s probably getting bigger every day, quietly eating away at your tooth while you hope it’s just a ...

Few health misfortunes are more universally understood or dreaded than a toothache. The dull, persistent discomfort can easily turn into throbbing pain that can be made even worse by sinus pressure, ...

Our dental health changed with our diets. Ancient humans and their hominin ancestors really didn’t have much of a problem with cavities. In fact, finding an ancient skull with a cavity is such a big ...