Orthodontic treatment and periodontal health are not mutually exclusive. With the right preparation, the right team, and the right level of patient commitment, people with gum disease can absolutely ...

Significant root resorption, meaning three millimeters or more, occurs in a much smaller percentage of patients, estimated at around 1 to 5 percent depending on the study. Severe resorption, where ...

Root canal treatment is designed to save a natural tooth by removing infected pulp, not to cause pain. An infected tooth, often causing severe tooth pain or sensitivity, can lead to bone loss or ...

Tooth loss is often seen as inevitable with age but experts say that's a myth. With the right care and habits, keeping your ...

The anterior crossbite malocclusion occurs when the front teeth fit inside the lower teeth and is often referred to as an underbite. Crooked teeth or a misaligned bite can cause a whole host of ...

Weight gain is significantly associated with having fewer teeth or losing the bone and gums that support teeth, researchers recently reported in the Journal of Periodontology. The ...