A dental infection can cause a sinus infection. An evidence review from 2012 estimated as much as 40% of chronic maxillary sinus infections were due to dental infections.

A tooth infection can lead to a sinus infection, which is called odontogenic sinusitis. The infection may stem from an abscess or trauma in the maxillary teeth. It will then spread from the teeth ...

A sore throat, loss of taste, and a burning tongue are telltale signs something is wrong. But the culprit might surprise you.

If you have a wisdom tooth infection, you’ll need treatment from a dentist. But not all pain is the result of a tooth infection. Below we discuss treatments for wisdom teeth infection and pain.

Symptoms of a wisdom tooth infection include pain, swelling, difficulty chewing or opening the mouth, fever, and more. Treatments may include antiseptic mouthwash and antibiotics. A person’s ...

“A tooth infection can kill you, but rarely,” says Dr. Ross. When an infection cannot drain into the oral cavity, it may spread to the surrounding soft tissues, ...

Dental patients can be at risk of contracting nontuberculous mycobacteria or other infections from dental waterlines that have a high amount of bacteria in their water supple, the CDC warns.

If there is any unidentified infection in the area surrounding your teeth and gums, or if you are experiencing severe pain, it could be a warning sign of mouth cancer. Don't overlook these ...