In Nigeria, access to dental care remains limited, particularly in rural areas, while awareness of preventive oral health practices is still low.
Discover evidence-based toothache relief, from cold compresses to clove oil. Learn when to see a dentist before it gets worse ...
Tooth decay causes the destruction of enamel, which is the hard outer surface of a tooth. As tooth decay progresses, it can attack deeper layers of a tooth, leading to cavities. Treatments can include ...
In this interview with Sade Oguntola, a dentist at University College Hospital, Ibadan, Professor Olushola Ibiyemi warns that ...
Copyright © 2017 by Mary Otto. This excerpt originally appeared in Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America by Mary Otto ...
Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Key Takeaways Tooth pain may be caused by an infection or disease, mouth trauma, general sensitivity, or inflammation.Temporary remedies for tooth pain include ...
A dentist's drill might not be the best way to tackle tooth decay in children's teeth, a new study has concluded. Findings from a major dental trial suggest that preventing tooth decay from occurring ...
Three-year trial comparing three treatment strategies for tooth decay in children's teeth finds no evidence to suggest that conventional fillings are more successful than sealing decay into teeth, or ...