Many patients only hear about dental crowns when they are already dealing with a cracked tooth or a deep cavity, and they are ...

Nano-sized robots manipulated using a magnetic field can help kill bacteria deep inside teeth to ensure the success of root canal treatments after the living tissue has been removed, scientists report ...

If you’ve noticed persistent bad breath or bleeding gums, you might be overlooking vital signs of oral health issues. These symptoms, along with swollen gums, receding gums, and even loose teeth, can ...

The buildup of bacteria deep in our teeth can cause infections in difficult-to-reach areas, and scientists at the Indian Institute of Science have developed a set of tiny cleaning robots they believe ...

Deep tooth infections can quietly fuel inflammation that disrupts blood sugar control, and treating them may benefit overall metabolic health.

Over-the-counter teeth-whitening strips could damage a key protein deep within the tooth because of the way it interacts with hydrogen peroxide, the main active ingredient, new research suggests. It ...