Ronald Martins' three-tooth bridge dislodged during anesthesia, and he swallowed it. He fought over the dental bill to replace the bridge. (Alexandra Pais/For NJ Advance Media) Consumers have a ...

Losing a permanent tooth is more than just a cosmetic concern; it has significant implications for your overall health and well-being. Whether due to injury, decay or disease, losing a permanent tooth ...

Patients who have undergone a dental bridge procedure should be advised as to the best ways to care for the bridge to prolong its lifespan. Fortunately, a dental bridge that has been properly placed ...

Orthodontic treatment to straighten and align teeth has been around for a long time, but the results have never lasted permanently. Orthodontists worked to create a retention solution to make results ...

When your child is born, they have a full set of 20 primary teeth that grows in by the age of three. After that, your child’s permanent teeth push out the baby teeth throughout childhood until they're ...

A dental bridge is used to bridge the gap between two healthy teeth where one or more teeth are missing. In most cases, a dental crown is placed on the healthy teeth on each side of the gap to support ...

It often starts with a small insecurity — a closed-mouth smile in photos or a habit of covering laughter. But for many people, changing their teeth changed far more than their appearance. These before ...

Educational Overview of Crowns, Implants, Bridges, and Root Canal Therapy for Long-Term Oral Health SUNNYVALE, CA, ...