Crowns are typically used to correct a broken tooth or to repair a tooth that has deteriorated due to cavities. The cavity eats away healthy tooth structure and can deteriorate the tooth to the point ...

Chipping or cracking a tooth can feel alarming, but what if it doesn't hurt at all? Many people assume that no pain means no real damage. It's a natural assumption, but not always an accurate one. A ...

Rotten or decayed teeth are teeth that have become damaged by decay or infection. Signs include pain and marks or holes in tooth enamel. Decay usually results from inadequate oral hygiene, but certain ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) can cause extreme fatigue and physical difficulties that may make looking after dental health challenging. As a result, some people with MS may need dental extractions.

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have found that children living in areas with high levels of deprivation are three times more likely to have severe tooth decay that requires a dental ...

New figures released on 17 February show that 33,976 tooth extractions were carried out in children in 2025 due to tooth decay. 1 This equates to a young person, aged between 0 and 19, needing a tooth ...