Root canal treatment is designed to save a natural tooth by removing infected pulp, not to cause pain. An infected tooth, often causing severe tooth pain or sensitivity, can lead to bone loss or ...

Researchers from Penn’s School of Dental Medicine discovered that training the innate immune system may lead to increased bone loss in inflammatory conditions such as periodontitis and arthritis.

Tooth loss and bone degeneration are problems that modern medicine still struggles to fix. Data from the National Bone Health Policy Institute shows that 10 million Americans over the age of 50 have ...

When people think about oral health — brushing, flossing, and dental visits usually come to mind. Yet one often-overlooked ...

New research reveals that oleic acid, abundant in olive oil, protects aging mice from gum infection-induced bone loss and gut microbiome disruption, highlighting how what we eat may help prevent ...

Tooth Toss Is a Sign of Osteoporosis: People often suffer from joint pain, gum problems, and toothaches. In some cases, teeth even begin to break. Most people ignore these problems, believing them to ...

Impacted teeth pose significant risks to oral health, ranging from cyst formation to arch crowding. Early detection remains ...

Many people believe that loose teeth are an unavoidable consequence of gum disease – something that must simply be accepted.