Chipping or cracking a tooth can feel alarming, but what if it doesn't hurt at all? Many people assume that no pain means no real damage. It's a natural assumption, but not always an accurate one. A ...

Sami Shahhal, a restorative dentist from California, showed Insider what happens when he fixes a broken tooth, step by step.

Anyone who has ever had a tooth crack or break knows the sinking feeling that follows because it almost certainly means an urgent trip to the dentist. While the enamel on your teeth is the hardest ...

Sometimes, a tooth can become so severely damaged or infected that your dentist might discuss a couple of different kinds of treatment plans with you. The first is a root canal, and the other is a ...