She writhed in pain as her infected tooth was hollowed with a drill, its nerve amputated, and then sealed. "I knew this time something was wrong. I could feel my lips," said the Syracuse, New York, ...

In January last year, Indeera Musa went under for surgery at Stonebriar Facial and Oral Surgery in Frisco, hoping to have two dental implants replaced. At first, the surgery seemed to be a success.

Dental drills are to be made quieter to reduce patients' anxiety. Japanese scientists are studying the aeroacoustics of dental drills so they can pinpoint the anxiety-triggering sounds and design new, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If the thought of going to the dentist makes your teeth chatter with ...

Steroids help reduce inflammation and may reduce dental pain alongside other treatments. People may take steroids before or after dental surgery or to help manage severe infections. A dentist may ...

It’s reassuring to know that among the earliest and most primitive gadgets were those expressly designed to inflict pain. BBC News reports the discovery in Pakistan of stone age teeth that bear clear ...