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

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 ...

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.

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 ...

If you were to crack open a tooth, you’d find that it isn’t solid all the way through. Each of your teeth has a jelly-like core called tooth pulp or dental pulp. Your tooth pulp is protected by the ...

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 ...

Pulpitis happens when your dental pulp becomes inflamed. Your teeth have 3 layers: the enamel on the outside, the dentin that supports the enamel, and the dental pulp on the innermost part of your ...