Deep tooth infections can quietly fuel inflammation that disrupts blood sugar control, and treating them may benefit overall metabolic health.

Impacted teeth pose significant risks to oral health, ranging from cyst formation to arch crowding. Early detection remains ...

Dear Dr. Reitz: I noticed the start of gum erosion at the neck of my back molar. The tooth looks yellow near the gums, and I can feel a notch with my fingernail. What is causing the yellow notch, and ...

Nearly 90% of adults have experienced tooth decay, while gum disease affects over half of American adults—yet conventional ...

The root is crucial for the physiological function of the tooth, and a healthy root allows an artificial crown to function as required clinically. Tooth crown development has been studied intensively ...

A 58-year-old healthy man with stellar oral hygiene and dietary habits developed carious lesions on almost every posterior tooth adjacent to where he habitually held a sugar-free nicotine lozenge. The ...

When patients hear the word “x-ray,” concern often follows. Questions about radiation exposure are understandable. Yet in ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Key Takeaways Dental X-rays help find cavities and check bone levels. Periapical X-rays show the complete tooth from crown to root. Digital X-rays use less ...