Can this pulp be saved? It's a question occurring more and more often as dentists confront a growing number of cracked teeth. Cracks can irritate pulp, but according to a new study, catching these ...

A patient came in complaining that she had sensitivity to biting and cold in one of her teeth. Sometimes when she bites, she gets a feeling of an electric shock in her tooth. This electric shock is a ...

Got crown pain? While a dental crown can effectively cover and protect a damaged tooth, many people are surprised to learn that it won’t safeguard them from tooth pain. In fact, a crowned tooth is ...

The cavity eats away healthy tooth structure and can deteriorate the tooth to the point where extraction is the only viable treatment option. Sometimes, decay can be removed and leave healthy tooth ...

Rachael Link is a registered dietitian and health writer based in San Francisco. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Missouri and holds a master’s degree from New York ...

Dental restorations can restore the natural appearance of a tooth by repairing decay (cavities), cracks, and other damage. There isn’t a single option for restoration. For example, crowns and onlays ...

Treating decay early is one of the easiest ways to prevent future tooth loss. A cracked, broken, or heavily restored tooth becomes much more vulnerable to fracture. Even chewing everyday foods can ...