New research suggests chronic infections around the tip of a tooth root may be linked to poorer blood sugar control and wider inflammation in the body. Some studies found that people who had root ...

Abscessed teeth present dire health dangers if neglected. A localized oral infection can easily spread through the blood vessels and tissues of the face. Early treatment can prevent long-term damage ...

Tooth infection and dental disease have been cited as the cause of death for a Haitian man who died in ICE custody this spring, according to the Maricopa County medical examiner’s office.

A pathogen detection test based on artificial intelligence (AI) was used to diagnose a patient's rare progressive brain abscess caused by a dental infection. Details were published on July 26 in a ...

Having a tooth pulled out can feel like an instant fix. The pain goes, the infection clears, and life moves on. But what many ...

A root canal is a dental procedure that gets rid of damage in your tooth’s roots while preserving your natural tooth. Root canals become necessary when infection or inflammation develops in the soft ...

Dental implants have given tens of millions of people something dentures never could: a full set of fixed and fully ...

Tooth pain can affect a single tooth or multiple teeth. There are various causes of pain in teeth, including gum disease and weakened tooth enamel. There are several factors and conditions that can ...