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 ...

A woman has said she was forced to pull out her teeth after waiting nearly seven years for an NHS dentist appointment. Linda Colla, 76, began searching for a dentist when she moved to Nottingham from ...

About 20 years ago, my dentist was out of the office when I had my regular dental hygiene appointment. His partner said that I had stain on my teeth which couldn't be removed, and which could indicate ...

Oil pulling, which involves swishing oil around in the mouth and spitting it out, is an ancient Ayurvedic practice that's getting a lot of traction on social media. The technique is believed to help ...

Some kids will visit a dentist or use a door knob to help get rid of a loose tooth. Sidney Vasquez and her family, though, called upon their family dog to help solve the 10-year-old girl's dental ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...