Having a tooth pulled probably isn’t anyone’s idea of a pleasant afternoon. But if your dentist has recommended a tooth extraction, knowing what will happen before, during, and after the...

If you've noticed that your gums look red, swollen, or bleed more easily since getting braces, you may be wondering: Do braces cause gingivitis? The short answer is no, braces themselves don't...

If you've ever asked a dental clinic how much teeth cleaning costs, you may have noticed that the answer isn't always one fixed price. Some clinics provide a starting price because the actual cost...

A broken or cracked tooth may seem like a minor problem, especially if it doesn't hurt. But depending on the extent of the damage, the affected area can become harder to clean, trap food and plaque,...

If you’ve ever asked about the price of a dental implant, you may have wondered: Why are dental implants so expensive? It’s a reasonable question. Compared with other tooth-replacement...

You brush your teeth every day, maybe even twice a day. You use fluoride toothpaste, try to reach every tooth, and perhaps you clean between your teeth as well. So, do you really still need...