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 ...

Missing a tooth can affect more than just your smile.It can impact your confidence, oral health, and overall quality of ...

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 ...

When we think of losing teeth, it’s often associated with aging or an unfortunate accident. However, losing even five permanent teeth can have a dramatic and sometimes unexpected impact on your ...

After a child's milk teeth have fallen out, which occurs between 6 and 12 years of age, the adult teeth begin to erupt. The emergence of these permanent teeth usually overlaps with the shedding of the ...

Now complete 3D-printed dental devices can be printed in the dentist's office, while the patient waits. It’s the final “holy grail” of prosthetic dentistry: the ability to have a patient show up for a ...