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

Approximately 1 in 10 adults worldwide has one or more missing teeth, which can be due to dental decay, gum disease, trauma, ...

Facial appearance: As the bone shrinks in the jaw, it can change the look of the lower face, causing the lips and cheeks to sag. Your face can look sunken or aged. Issues with dental implants: If bone ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Persistent gum bleeding or bad breath can signal gum disease; pinpointing these signs early helps protect your smile and ...

Dental implants represent a major advance in restorative dentistry, offering patients reliable and aesthetically pleasing solutions. However, the long‐term success of these devices hinges on effective ...