Once tooth decay spreads to the pulp, it is likely that it will require root canal treatment. The patient may be referred to a specialist known as an endodontist to receive this treatment.

Tooth pain is never a good sign, but persistent pain that doesn’t respond to treatment could indicate that an extraction is ...

Our tooth is divided into crown and root. Though we can’t see the root structure as it is covered by gingiva, that is the ...

UB dental researcher Marcelle Nascimento talks with UBNow about critical need for fluoride for all ages, especially in ...

A common mouth and gut bacteria may be linked to a higher risk of stroke, found a new study. The findings may pave the way for rapid tests to calculate stroke risk alongside preventative measures. The ...

Tooth decay (also called dental caries ... a filling can be traumatic for the dental nerve and it sometimes becomes irreversibly damaged. If so, root canal treatment or extraction is necessary. To ...

The month of February marks National Children's Dental Health Month, and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry has ...

Discover how Aspen Dental and vVardis are teaming up to combat tooth decay with innovative biometric dental technology. Learn more in this news release.

As it sits on your teeth, it can contribute to tooth decay and irritate your gums ... tartar and plaque bacteria from the tooth and root surfaces above and beneath gums." If that sounds unpleasant ...

Marcelle Nascimento focuses on critical need of fluoride for all ages, especially in underserved communities, and science ...

Learn about pain management options during root canal therapy, including anesthesia, sedation, and post-treatment care, for a comfortable dental experience.

More than one in three parents say their child has faced issues like tooth decay, cavities, stained teeth, gum concerns or ...