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

However, a tooth infection can spread to other body parts if a person does not receive prompt treatment. Once the infection has spread, it can quickly lead to severe and potentially life ...

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of a dental abscess, an infection of the mouth, face, jaw, or throat that begins as a tooth infection or cavity. Skip to main content .

“A tooth infection is an accumulation of inflammatory cells at the base of a tooth or along its side,” explains Dr. Ross. Commonly referred to as a tooth abscess, this condition can occur due ...

The Association for Dental Safety (ADS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formerly known as OSAP, has launched a new organization called the ADS Institute for Dental Safety and Science. This organization steps ...

Q I saw my dentist for pain in an upper molar, but the X-ray was normal. My nose was also plugged up, and she said it might ...

Caitlin Alsop, 23, nearly died from a sepsis infection caused by an impacted wisdom tooth. Caitlin Alsop Facebook It wasn’t until she went out to dinner with a friend that Alsop says things took ...

She is a Dental Assisting National Board-certified expanded functions dental assistant for 33 years and maintains the certified in dental infection prevention and control designation. The comments and ...

Amanda Hill, RDH, is a speaker, consultant, and award-winning author who brings over 25 years of clinical dental hygiene and education to dentistry. She is a recipient of the Association for Dental ...