Every tooth has a hard, outer layer called enamel. Enamel is the hardest material in the whole body. It protects the tooth’s blood vessels and nerve tissues. Cavities are the leading cause of ...

Pet dental coverage for illness and accident is often included in a pet insurance plan, but that is not the case for preventive dental care, like cleanings. Routine pet dental care isn’t usually ...

After getting a tooth removed, white tissue made of blood vessels, white blood cells, and collagen may form in the tooth socket as part of the healing process. But if you have symptoms of an infection ...

It all started with a broken tooth. Humble resident John Garlington, who otherwise praises the medical care he's received over seven years at the Houston VA Michael E. DeBakey Center, says he now ...

A man who had his broken tooth pulled was told by doctors he was suffering from a bad strain of the flu — only to reveal to TikTok that he actually had a full-body, blood infection that led to a ...