Tooth loss is often seen as inevitable with age but experts say that's a myth. With the right care and habits, keeping your ...

A 29-year-old healthy man experienced a rare case of losing six teeth followed by upper jaw osteonecrosis due to an infection with shingles, a rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. The ...

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 ...

The distance between the nose and chin (VDO) decreases with tooth wear, causing a compressed, aged facial appearance. When teeth are lost, the jawbone eventually recedes; dental implants can help ...

I’m a big fan of prevention, understanding that everyone dies of something, and not all health problems are preventable. That ...

Researchers from Penn’s School of Dental Medicine discovered that training the innate immune system may lead to increased bone loss in inflammatory conditions such as periodontitis and arthritis.