Teeth function not only because of the hard enamel on the surface, but also because they have roots that anchor them firmly ...

Welcome to the future of dentistry, where scientists are in a high-stakes race to regenerate every part of your tooth—dentine, enamel, root, and even the nerve tissue.

Lucknow: Dental experts at KGMU have cautioned that minor tooth sensitivity, if ignored or self-treated, can silently damage the tooth nerve and eventually lead to the need for a root canal.On World ...

Has anyone else dealt with a dying tooth nerve? <BR><BR>A while back I posted about intermittent jaw pain that the DDS and GP initially thought was TMJ After several months of on/off pain, it turned ...

Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman is a journalist living in the Midwest with her husband and two young children. Her work explores the intersection of mental health, wellness and parenting. She is the former ...

The tooth root sits below the gumline and helps anchor the tooth in the jawbone. An exposed root, which may poke through the gum, can indicate damage to the gums or teeth. When a tooth root is no ...

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 ...