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

Tooth pain is one of those symptoms that’s hard to ignore because it can interfere with eating, sleeping, and even thinking ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A root canal ranks high on most people's list of dreaded dental procedures, and it results in a dead tooth susceptible to further decay. Now scientists have developed a peptide hydrogel designed to ...

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 ...