Scaling and root planing treats gum disease by removing plaque and smoothing roots. Learn what to expect before, during, and ...

"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.

Drugmaker Pfizer is warning doctors that it expects to run low on supplies of Bicillin L-A, a long-acting injection of the ...

Discover the most common cause of adult tooth loss and learn prevention strategies to protect your teeth from this silent disease.

Myth 2: Root canal treatment causes illness. Far from causing illness, root canal therapy actually helps prevent systemic infections by eliminating bacteria from an infected tooth.

Root canal, despite being a common treatment, still has many murky misconceptions. Dentist dispels common myths to clear the ...

Dental care delays are common, but they come with risks. Learn what causes them and how we can change the pattern.

A sore throat, loss of taste, and a burning tongue are telltale signs something is wrong. But the culprit might surprise you. These symptoms can be caused by candidiasis of the mouth—also known as ...

WHEN Greg Hutton went to his dentist to have a tooth removed, he never imagined that it could nearly end his life – not once, but twice. For after a routine visit, the grandfather became so i… ...

Infections, ill-fitting dentures that injure the jaw, peri-implantitis (inflammation around dental implants), and tooth extractions all contribute to ONJ.

Diastema is when you have a gap between your teeth. Learn about the causes, treatment options for this condition, and more.