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Root canal therapy is a way of removing dead or dying tissue from inside a tooth. This stops infection and prevents it from spreading.

Plaque is a sticky coating of bacteria and other substances that forms on your teeth and gums. It can cause two serious problems: tooth decay and gum disease. These problems damage the teeth and gums, and may even lead to tooth loss.

Wisdom teeth are often removed in a surgeon's office or in an outpatient surgical center. Your experience depends on the position of the teeth, the number of teeth being removed, and other factors.

After surgery to remove your wisdom teeth, your mouth needs time to heal. Learn what to do during the recovery period and when to get medical care.

You should visit the dental office every 6 months to make sure your teeth and gums are healthy. If problems are found, your dentist or dental hygienist will advise self-care and treatment.

Acute arterial occlusion is a serious condition that occurs when blood flow in a leg artery stops suddenly. Read on to know what symptoms to look for, and when to get medical care.

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of anxiety disorder. It can happen after you go through an extreme trauma, such as a car crash or combat. With PTSD, you constantly relive the trauma through nightmares, intrusive memories, and flashbacks. Therapy (also called counseling) is a very helpful treatment for PTSD.

No child is too young to have their hearing tested. Learn about the common hearing tests done on infants and children.

There are 3 main types of hearing loss. These include conductive hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss, and mixed hearing loss. Your child's audiologist can tell you which your child has and help you determine the next steps of care.