Our nine-year-old Retriever went in for his annual checkup and the vet found a badly cracked tooth. I was told it was likely ...

During tooth extraction recovery, people must maintain the blood clot that forms in the tooth socket. Aftercare may involve rest, cold compresses, and over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief medication.

Teeth-whitening treatments are relatively new to my own routine, and I’ve noticed that with consistent use, they help me keep that just-left-the-dentist-clean look (especially a month or two ...

Clove oil is sometimes used in dentistry to treat pain caused by a condition called dry socket that can occur after a tooth is extracted. Clove oil should not be applied undiluted as it can cause ...

The oil derived from the clove stem contains the highest amount of eugenol, but the leaves and buds contain considerable amounts as well. Clove oil is a natural alternative for treating mild mouth or ...

People with missing teeth may be able to grow new ones, say Japanese dentists testing a pioneering drug they hope will offer an alternative to dentures and implants. Unlike reptiles and fish, which ...

People with missing teeth may be able to grow new ones, say Japanese dentists testing a pioneering drug they hope will offer an alternative to dentures and implants. Unlike reptiles and fish ...

Studies were divided into two subgroups based on the use of tooth extraction. Root shortening after treatment was observed in both groups, and extraction caused more root resorption than was ...

Genetic variants that determine the shape of your teeth -- including a gene inherited from Neanderthals -- have been identified by a team of researchers. Genetic variants that determine the shape ...

Case presentation: An adult male patient with a lower left first premolar was diagnosed with acute apical periodontitis and treated with open pulp drainage in a general hospital. One day later, due to ...

Tooth extraction is a common dental procedure that many individuals undergo for various reasons, such as severe decay, overcrowding, or impacted wisdom teeth. While the thought of having a tooth ...