Panoramic (PAN) x-rays performed poorly in detecting external root resorption of third molars, but cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) did much better in diagnosing this condition. The study was ...

Root canal treatment is designed to save a natural tooth by removing infected pulp, not to cause pain. An infected tooth, often causing severe tooth pain or sensitivity, can lead to bone loss or ...

Nobody wants to hear those two words from their dentist: “root canal.” The procedure has such a bad reputation that people use it as a metaphor for anything unpleasant and painful. But here’s some ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A new report from the Hillsborough County Medical examiner shows a surprising and rare factor that contributed to the death of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Mike Williams.

He died from a rare form of sepsis that was related to dental health problems based on a medical examiner’s report. Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams died earlier this year after ...

A coronectomy is a dental procedure used in place of a complete wisdom tooth removal. It’s a newer procedure that’s done only in certain situations. Wisdom teeth are a set of third molars that usually ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A new report from the Hillsborough County Medical examiner revealed that a rare factor contributed to the death of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Mike Williams. Williams spent ...