Restoring Vertical Dimension: The Science of Anti-Aging Dentistry

Loss of teeth and jawbone density leads to "facial collapse", but anti-aging dentistry restores the vertical dimension to lift and support facial tissues.
Medical Xpress

Discovery of mechanism involved in dental inflammation paves way to therapies against bone loss

The key element in the mechanisms in question is tumor necrosis factor-α receptor-1, TNFR1, which becomes pro-inflammatory on binding to the cytokine TNF-α. In one of the situations analyzed, the ...

Why Early Dental Restoration Matters: Sunnyvale Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Addresses Tooth Loss and Decay

Educational Overview of Crowns, Implants, Bridges, and Root Canal Therapy for Long-Term Oral Health SUNNYVALE, CA, ...
Los Angeles Times

What to Realistically Expect from a Root Canal, According to Experts

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 ...
DrBicuspid

Shingles leads to rapid loss of 6 teeth in 29-year-old

A 29-year-old healthy man experienced a rare case of losing six teeth followed by upper jaw osteonecrosis due to an infection with shingles, a rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. The ...

In HelloNation, Endodontic Expert Dr. Allen Meier of Bloomington, IN, Highlights Root Canal Symptoms That Shouldn't Be Overlooked

When does tooth pain mean more than a simple cavity? That question is explored in a HelloNation article featuring Dr. Allen Meier of the Endodontic Center of Southern Indiana. The feature outlines ...