Root canal treatment is designed to save a natural tooth by removing infected pulp, not to cause pain. An infected tooth, often causing severe tooth pain or sensitivity, can lead to bone loss or ...

Researchers in New Jersey are developing a first-of-its-kind materials-based therapy that restores lost tooth pulp by triggering the body to regenerate it. The project, funded by a $3 million grant ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Scientists are examining a new treatment for advanced tooth decay that ...

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Pulpitis can be avoided by brushing teeth at least twice a day, after meals, use of fluoridated toothpaste, avoiding sugary foods and flossing as part of oral hygiene. [iStockphoto] Inside the ...