(StatePoint) When a tooth is infected or giving you pain, having it pulled may seem like the easiest option, but dental specialists called endodontists say that saving natural teeth whenever possible ...

Nobody wants to hear those two words from their dentist: “root canal.” The procedure has such a bad reputation that people use it as a metaphor for anything unpleasant and painful. But here’s some ...

What Are Dental Implants and How Do They Work? Let’s start simple. Imagine losing a tooth and replacing it with something that feels exactly like the original—no slipping, no awkward chewing, no ...

You have 30 minutes to save a knocked-out tooth. Only 27% of US adults know that. Most U.S. adults say they would do almost anything to avoid losing a natural tooth. Most have also put off going to ...

Self-pay and dental care: Can paying cash without insurance help you save? Dental insurance is typically separate from health insurance. Many people who have a medical plan don’t have dental coverage.