"A tooth infection can kill you, but rarely," warns a Cleveland Clinic expert. Here's how to recognize the risks and how it can escalate.

Along with brushing and flossing at least twice a day, it is recommended that most people see the dentist at least once a ...

Without proper treatment, tooth infections can spread to other areas of the body, leading to serious and potentially life threatening complications. A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess ...

While oral health is important to overall well-being, many dental problems start small and go unnoticed until they worsen.

Dr Matt Parker, from AZ Family Dental, says some of the best ways to avoid infections after tooth extractions include only eating soft food, rinsing your mouth as directed, applying pressure to ...

The following information was submitted by Stubbs Dental.Delaying dental care can have serious consequences for your health, ...

Severe tooth pain that does not subside with over-the-counter pain relievers is a clear sign of a serious dental issue. The ...

Tooth pain is never a good sign, but persistent pain that doesn’t respond to treatment could indicate that an extraction is ...

A dentist compared the patients she sees with untreated dental pain in Rochester to those she treated in undeveloped villages in the Philippines ...

New survey reveals majority of Americans support hand skills tests for dental professionals and oppose lowering current exam standards. Read more here.

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and Augusta University’s Dental College of Georgia hosted its 22nd annual Give Kids A Smile Day. The ...