Losing your first tooth is a big deal for most kids. And for parents, many want to mark the occasion with an extra special visit from the tooth fairy. When Frankie’s daughter lost her first baby tooth ...

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.

Tooth loss is extremely common. It’s estimated that 69 percent of adults 35 to 44 have lost at least one adult tooth. By age 74, about a quarter of Americans lose all of their adult teeth. When you ...

A tooth abscess is a collection of pus that forms inside a tooth or its surrounding structures. The abscess itself is one of the later stages of tooth decay, and typically occurs before tooth loss.

Tooth resorption in cats is a unique kind of cavity that’s most common in felines. It can also happen in dogs, but not as often. Other names for this include feline odontoclastic resorptive lesion ...

A video posted to TikTok and other social media platforms has a lot of people talking about when they brush their teeth. The article was posted by UK dentist Anna Petersen. In it, Peterson says “Did ...

Mamelons are the small bumps on your four front teeth called incisors. They usually appear as a group of three and wear down as you age. Mamelons don't need any special treatment. They give your teeth ...

Putting bling on your teeth is no new trend, but a new concept may concern your dentist. It’s called tooth gems, which are jewels that are bonded to the enamel of your tooth. What concerns dentists ...

Zoe McDonald has worked as a content creator and producer for more than eight years. She has held staff positions at national media brands as well as local outlets. She developed an interest in health ...