Yes, you can treat the symptoms – but working out the causes is probably more effective. Here’s what to look for.

Your dentist may recommend a night guard or occlusal splint to protect your teeth from wear, reduce muscle tension and jaw clicking. These are acrylic or nylon appliances custom-made to fit over the ...

For teeth that are deeply ground down, like my incisors, Rhode might rebuild them using composites: layers of resin applied by hand, closely matching the original colour and opacity of each tooth, for ...

Aching teeth are one of the few health complaints that follow you through life. You don’t remember your first toothache, but your parent might. It probably happened when you were around 6 months old, ...

Teething is a natural milestone in a child’s growth, but it can be an uncomfortable phase for both babies and parents. Most ...

What you need to know: The danger lies in how quickly infection can reach the nerve of the tooth. In a normal tooth, enamel and dentine provide strong protection. Most people assume that a tooth ...