Rachael Link is a registered dietitian and health writer based in San Francisco. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Missouri and holds a master’s degree from New York ...

Remineralization is a natural tooth repair process. Your body takes calcium and phosphate minerals from your saliva and deposits them in your enamel. Enamel is the protective outer layer of your teeth ...

Clinicians preserved a patient's split tooth using a nonsurgical technique that included widening and sealing the fracture gap with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and composite, according to a case ...

Dental restorations can restore the natural appearance of a tooth by repairing decay (cavities), cracks, and other damage. There isn’t a single option for restoration. For example, crowns and onlays ...

You can brush and floss your teeth twice daily to help prevent cavities and lower your risk of chipped teeth. If you suspect ...

There are few things worse than having to avoid eating your favorite ice cream because you don’t want to experience the pain caused by sensitive teeth. That may soon be a thing of the past, with ...

Dentistry can save your teeth, but it's difficult to know what's happening when you're in the chair. A dentist showed Insider what the process can look like from his point of view. Here's how he fixes ...