Can this pulp be saved? It's a question occurring more and more often as dentists confront a growing number of cracked teeth. Cracks can irritate pulp, but according to a new study, catching these ...

All dental plans, regardless of their type, have limitations on the benefits and policy provisions that, at times, will result in a denial of coverage for verified covered benefits. One of the most ...

If you've ever had the misfortune of biting into that perfect candy apple during the fall only to feel the pain of your tooth cracking, you know the panic that can set in. With the season of hand ...

Suffer a cracked or broken tooth and your dentist is likely to recommend a crown, a custom-fitted cap to cover it and restore the tooth's shape, strength and appearance. Traditionally that meant ...

When stress builds for Terri Hart-Ellis, she subconsciously clenches her teeth like an angry cartoon character. “My jaws tighten. I bite down really hard and my eyebrows flare,” Hart-Ellis said. “Most ...

Unlike teeth with obvious fractures, teeth with cracked tooth syndrome have fractures that are usually too small to be seen on X-rays. Sometimes the fracture is below the gum line, making it even more ...

A root canal's goal is simple: eliminate infection and save a tooth. It's not the nightmare it's made out to be.

The least invasive dental restoration for tooth decay is the traditional dental filling. Used to fill cavities (also known as dental caries): Dental fillings are prescribed when the tooth does not ...

When stress builds for Terri Hart-Ellis, she subconsciously clenches her teeth like an angry cartoon character. “My jaws tighten. I bite down really hard and my eyebrows flare,” Hart-Ellis said. “Most ...

Sponsored by Mitchel Senft, D.M.D. A patient came in complaining that she had sensitivity to biting and cold in one of her teeth. Sometimes when she bites, she gets a feeling of an electric shock in ...