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 ...

Toothpaste made from your own hair may offer a sustainable and clinically effective way to protect and repair damaged teeth. In a new study published today, scientists discovered that keratin, a ...

When it comes to restoring your smile and maintaining oral health, the decision between dental implants and natural teeth prosthetics can be complex. The choice comes down to multiple factors, ...

A new dental implant system from Natural Dental Implants has the technology to apply an intuitive concept: replacing a tooth with an implant that is an exact replica of the extracted one. The company ...

Natural Dental Implants (NDI) is launching its updated Replicate Immediate Tooth Replacement System 2.0 at this week's International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany. The system features the ...

Dentists beware: Teeth soon may be smart enough to fix themselves. "Smart materials" invented at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) soon may be available that stimulate repair ...

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 have crooked, worn, discolored, damaged, or unhealthy teeth, your dentist may recommend tooth or dental restoration. There are several different types of tooth restoration you may wish to ...

A dental implant is an artificial replacement for the root of your tooth. It screws into your jawbone and supports a fake tooth (crown). It has many benefits, but not everyone is a great fit for an ...