Maine is grappling with such a shortage of dentists that some doctors are adapting to treat early tooth decay themselves.

Rachel and David Dickson told Newsweek the Tooth Fairy gave their kids the incentive to brush their teeth without a fight or ...

Hannah Kero has lost five adult teeth already and is fundraising for implants so she can finally smile with confidence.

WEST FRANKFORT — This week, Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation’s Land of Smiles visited Denning Elementary School, reaching 320 pre-kindergarten through third grade students. Land of Smiles is a free ...

A study conducted by researchers at King’s college London found individuals who consumed higher amounts of Red Meat experienced higher levels of periodontal inflammation. Another study found that ...

Tooth sensitivity or discoloration may indicate that you have a cavity. Here's how to recognize common signs and symptoms of tooth decay.

When your teeth and gums are in good condition, you might not even notice their impact on your day-to-day life. Good oral health helps us chew, taste, swallow, speak and convey emotions.

Local authorities are to distribute millions of toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste as part of a government scheme to improve oral health among disadvantaged children. Toothbrushes will be ...

A WOMAN says she’s been left permanently scarred after a string of “shambolic” dentist appointments. Leanna Painter suffered extreme facial swelling, severe pain, recurrent infections and lost two ...

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A student described as "traumatised" has been awarded a £26,000 settlement from her former dental practice after alleged negligence led to a severe abscess and a near-sepsis incident. Katelyn De Blick ...