New research suggests that deep, often painless tooth infections may influence health far beyond the mouth. Studies indicate that treating infections at the root of a tooth can reduce inflammation and ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

Throbbing tooth pain can be a sign of a cavity or an abscess. It's important to see a dentist promptly if you have tooth pain with fever or pus. Treatments for throbbing tooth pain include fillings, ...

A tooth cracked in half may not hurt, but it still needs prompt evaluation—delaying treatment can lead to infection, nerve damage, or tooth loss. Even without pain, warning signs like sensitivity, ...

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 ...

A News 9 viewer has a spider bite, and says it is red, painful, and starting to drain. Dr. Lacy Anderson has the warning signs that it could be something more severe. A News 9 viewer has a spider bite ...

These pictures show dentists working on a lion - removing a massive infected canine while the 140kg big cat was sedated. Three-year-old female Lira had the 8cm tooth taken out at the Big Cat Sanctuary ...