A new dental robot is being developed that could reduce the number of visits needed to receive a dental crown.

Suddenly, a thunderbolt of pain hit the right side of her jaw. The intensity brought tears to her eyes and her hand to her face. She quickly pulled off the road. Once the car was fully stopped, she ...

Periodontal (gum) disease is one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide, caused by the bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis ...

You might not even know you’re doing it, but if you have a sore neck or jaw or a dull headache or have noticed little divots ...

"According to Desert Kids Dental, swallowing a baby tooth is usually not dangerous. Baby teeth are small, smooth, and ...

A major dental benefits provider that administers dental insurance and benefits programs for millions of members says it has ...

But Champ lost her job in February of last year and had to go on Medicaid federal health insurance. She has been suffering ...

Dentin hypersensitivity affects millions of people worldwide, yet existing treatments often provide only temporary relief.

Dental enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, protecting teeth from wear, temperature changes, and decay. However, enamel cannot regenerate once damaged. Inherited disorders, such as ...

Here's what dentists and research say about how soda, seltzer and other carbonated drinks affect your teeth.

A bit over a month ago I went into the ER with non-specific abdominal pain. Aboot 12 hours later 4 2cm gallstones and what was left of my gangrenous gallbladder was excised from my person. Went home 2 ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...