The Tooth Fairy is a familiar figure to millions of children around the world. The mythical character is most popular in English-speaking countries, with kids knowing that if they put a lost baby ...

Cavities form from tooth decay and can lead to pain or tooth loss. Here's a roundup of symptoms, causes and expert tips to protect your teeth and maintain good oral health.

Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or damage to the surface, or enamel, of your teeth — is to limit sugary foods and ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. The cost of tooth extraction varies depending on the type of extraction, the number of teeth pulled and other factors that influence ...

A tooth abscess, also called an oral or dental abscess, is a localized bacterial infection in which pus builds up in a tooth, gum, or jawbone. The infection can affect surrounding tissues and cause ...

The tooth root sits below the gumline and helps anchor the tooth in the jawbone. An exposed root, which may poke through the gum, can indicate damage to the gums or teeth. When a tooth root is no ...

Our editors also may be in touch with follow-up questions. Chips or fractures to the teeth are relatively common, often caused by biting into something too hard or an injury to the mouth or face.