You're crunching ice or a piece of hard candy when you notice something hard in your mouth that doesn't melt or dissolve. You get a sick feeling as you realize what it is -- a piece of broken tooth.

If a molar breaks off at or below your gum line, see a dentist right away or go to the emergency room if needed. Faster care improves your odds of saving the tooth and avoiding infection. Symptoms can ...

The recovery timeline after a tooth extraction, such as wisdom teeth removal, depends on the severity of the extraction. Full recovery may take several months. It may not be your favorite way to spend ...