Handling a chipped tooth requires knowing your options—bonding, crowns, or emergency care. Discover when you should see a dentist immediately.

A cracked tooth can result from chewing on hard foods, grinding your teeth at night, and can even occur naturally as you age. It’s a common condition and the leading cause of tooth loss in ...

Shingles, maskne, migraines and quarantine fatigue: The stress of the pandemic has manifested in a variety of physical ailments. The latest evidence of this is a rise in cracked teeth. “We have seen ...

Bad habits like chewing ice, grinding your teeth, and biting your nails can chip or crack teeth. Not using a straw or brushing too hard can also wear down your teeth' enamel. Talk with your dentist ...

Dentistry can save your teeth, but it's difficult to know what's happening when you're in the chair. A dentist showed Insider what the process can look like from his point of view. Here's how he fixes ...

The stem cells in our teeth can be energized to fill in chips, cracks, and cavities, researchers say, and the findings could one day possibly make dental cement obsolete. The work has been conducted ...

When stress builds for Terri Hart-Ellis, she subconsciously clenches her teeth like an angry cartoon character. “My jaws tighten. I bite down really hard and my eyebrows flare,” Hart-Ellis said. “Most ...

Tooth whitening has long forced people to choose between brighter smiles and stronger enamel. A new vibrating tooth powder aims to end that tradeoff, promising to lift stains while actually rebuilding ...