Root canal treatment (endodontics) is a dental procedure to remove inflamed or infected pulp on the inside of the tooth, which is then carefully cleaned and disinfected then filled and sealed.

Laser therapy has numerous applications and may improve oral wound healing by encouraging cell regeneration, lessening pain, and modulating the immune system, but its use after tooth extraction ...

I’m a 79-year-old female who’s in good health. I am 5 feet tall and weigh 95 pounds, and I’m very active. I’ve been taking ...

I’m a 79-year-old female who’s in good health. I am 5 feet tall and weigh 95 pounds, and I’m very active. I’ve been taking Prolia for the past two to three years for osteoporosis, which has since ...

A 54-year-old healthy woman was diagnosed with a rare case of infective endocarditis after developing an acute ischemic stroke five weeks after having a tooth extracted. The case report was published ...

Many states may have Medicaid coverage for wisdom tooth extractions if the removal is medically necessary, but coverage depends on the state. Older adults may also be able to get coverage through a ...

Preventing pulpitis involves good oral hygiene practices such as regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups.

is your neighborhood reporter for North Beach, Downtown Corpus Christi and the Bay Area. The line outside Family Dentistry, located at 6500 South Padre Island Drive, on Wednesday stretched through the ...