You may not see them, feel them, or even know about them, but dental splinters are sources of infection and inflammation. I count 14 of them. You can almost always tell someone has bad teeth lurking ...

A new clinical study suggests that successful root canal treatment may benefit more than just dental health. Patients treated for infected teeth showed improved blood sugar control, healthier ...

Most hospital patients don't brush their teeth regularly, but doing so could cut their risk of developing pneumonia during ...

Pain in and around a tooth is the main sign of a toothache. Depending on the cause, a toothache can feel dull or sharp, with tooth sensitivity, earache, and difficulty chewing among other symptoms.

Around 400 patients per week, most covered by Medicaid, flood the University of Kentucky’s dental clinic seeking care they can’t find elsewhere for advanced tooth decay or other oral disease.

Preventing pulpitis involves good oral hygiene practices such as regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups.

NEW YORK Gum disease and other dental ailments boost the risk of becoming infected with oral human papillomavirus, a sexually transmitted virus that causes 40 percent to 80 percent of all throat ...

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 ...