Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “The process is thought to help remove harmful bacteria and plaque from the mouth,” explains Michael J. Wei, D.D.S., Manhattan ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo illustration by Oona Zenda of KFF Health News. Becky Carroll was missing a few teeth, and others were stained or crooked.

People in urgent need of dental care are resorting to pulling their own teeth out, the patient watchdog has found. Those who experience a broken tooth, abscess or severe tooth pain should be able to ...