When oral bacteria join forces with fungi, they form cavity-causing "superorganisms." These oral health villains show unique resilience and mobility that make them more resistant to antimicrobials and ...

A root canal is the name of the dental procedure that cleans out the decay in your tooth’s pulp and root. Your teeth have an enamel layer on the outside, a second layer of dentin, and a soft inside ...

Your teeth and gums can be early indicators of various health issues, from eating disorders and anemia to osteoporosis and kidney disease. Dentists can spot subtle changes like enamel erosion, gum ...

Dental x-rays revealed that a healthy 28-year-old man developed apical periodontitis in two teeth following an intense phase of bruxism that lasted about a year, according to a case report published ...

Most people start off adulthood with 32 teeth, not including the wisdom teeth. There are four types of teeth, and each plays an important role in how you eat, drink, and speak. Read on to learn more ...

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a dental hygienist and I wanted to create an improved way to check mobility of teeth within the oral cavity," said an inventor, from Forney, Texas, "so ...

Incisors are the sharp teeth at the front of the mouth that are important for biting and chewing solid foods. Babies and adults have eight incisors, including: upper central incisors — the two at the ...

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