Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Marsha Levison, now 70, once experienced a dental visit so terrible that it kept her from seeing a dentist for ...

Nobody wants to hear those two words from their dentist: “root canal.” The procedure has such a bad reputation that people use it as a metaphor for anything unpleasant and painful. But here’s some ...

Certain types of food wear down your teeth. The longer these foods stick to the surface of your teeth, the more acidic your mouth will become, leading to the formation of cavities. When this happens, ...

The primary reasons for tooth extraction in adults are severe dental caries and periodontal disease. Studies show an 11% complication rate after extractions, with higher risks for smokers and patients ...

It’s easy to forget that we should floss every day — and that we should follow up with our dentist at least twice a year. However, it may become a lot easier to make these things a priority if you are ...

ROCHESTER — Frisbie Memorial Hospital, part of HCA New England Healthcare, recently honored five individuals for their commitment to their patients, communities and colleagues during the annual HCA ...

Ever wonder why teeth hurt? Blame it on a prehistoric armored fish. While the outer layer of our teeth is coated in hard enamel, it’s the inner layer, called dentine, that feels pain. Dentine carries ...

Inside the Nice pharmacy on Allegheny Avenue in Kensington, employees busily fill prescriptions for waiting customers. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and ...