Scientists are uncovering a surprising link between hidden tooth infections and blood sugar problems. Deep infections around tooth roots can create chronic inflammation that spreads through the body ...

Caitlin Alsop is hoping to raise awareness about the risks of sepsis, which she developed from an infected tooth Caitlin Alsop Caitlin Alsop, 23, thought she had the flu — but it was the start of 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, is a ...

When you think of an infection, your first thoughts might be a respiratory infection, or perhaps one that develops on your skin from an open wound. Almost every area of the body can be vulnerable to ...

A tooth infection may seem like a small dental problem, but if left untreated, it can sometimes become a serious health issue. Most tooth infections stay limited to the affected tooth or gums and are ...

Her surgeon handed her a knee replacement date, then a preoperative packet that sent her straight to the dentist for a procedure Medicare had no intention of paying for. The tooth and the surgery are ...

It’s easy to forget that we should floss every day – and that we should follow up with our dentist at least twice a year. However, it may become a lot easier to make these things a priority if you are ...

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 ...

Oral surgeons from Syria opted to transplant a molar instead of placing an implant in a 24-year-old female with signs of infection. Two years after the procedure, the transplanted molar had vitality ...

(Feature Impact) Nothing looks, feels or functions quite like your natural teeth. They’re designed to last a lifetime and, ...