Getting your wisdom teeth pulled has always felt like a quickly forgettable rite of passage. That framing is starting to look outdated. Two recent findings suggest the molars most oral surgeons drop ...

Getting your wisdom teeth pulled has always felt like a quickly forgettable rite of passage. That framing is starting to look outdated. Two recent findings suggest the molars most oral surgeons drop ...

Beyond being an indicator of disease, there is growing recognition that oral health affects nutrition, social participation, quality of life, and functional independence, and may contribute to frailty ...

Scientists are discovering more and more associations between poor oral health and everything from heart disease to dementia. But can flossing and brushing properly guarantee a longer life? Isn’t it ...

A gum boil is a painful, swollen bump filled with pus on your gums. Poor dental hygiene and injuries to the gums can lead to gum boils. You need to see a healthcare provider to treat a gum boil. A gum ...

Patients unable to access dental care are presenting to general practices and emergency departments in increasing numbers, seeking management of dental pain, infection, and complications.1 “Do it ...

A dad in excruciating pain resorted to yanking out his own tooth using weights and vodka after failing to get an NHS dentist. James Stewart, 65, said he was left suffering in agony with no quick ...

A veterinary dentist explains the reasons for pulling dogs’ teeth, the importance of aftercare, and what to consider when choosing a specialist. After loving 19 cats, 11 dogs, and a canary, Tracey ...

NHS dental charges will go up from next month which dentists have branded a “slap in the face” to people on low incomes. The British Dental Association says struggling families will again be asked to ...

Bleeding gums are often the first sign of gum disease and can worsen without proper brushing and flossing. Gum recession can create pockets that trap food and plaque, making gum disease worse. High ...