Your dentist knows best: Brush at least twice a day, floss every day, and be sure to brush your gum line. Taking good care of your teeth greatly reduces the likelihood and severity of tooth pain.

Persistent tooth infection may cause ear and head pain because of the connection between your teeth and the trigeminal nerve.

If you have been putting off dental work that you need because you fear it will be painful, go ahead and schedule the appointment. And when you do, ask if the procedure can be performed with a dental ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDSMedically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Whether it’s sharp, dull, achy, or throbbing, tooth pain can disrupt your day, making it difficult to eat, talk, focus on ...

A majority of people perceive crooked teeth as solely a matter of appearance. They may feel embarrassed about their smile or ...

Toothaches, ranging from mild discomfort to intense pain, signal underlying dental issues like decay or infection. Different types of pain, along with ...

Tooth pain can strike without warning and has several causes, including cavities and gum disease. Certain essential oils can temporarily reduce toothache pain and may have other benefits for oral ...

How Should I Care for My Teeth and Gums? Dental plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that builds up on your teeth throughout your day. It's colorless so you may not see it, but it's still there. The ...

You have different sets of molars when you’re growing up. The molars you get around ages 6 and 12 are known as your first and second molars. The third molars are your wisdom teeth, which you’ll get ...

Brush at least twice a day. If you can, brush after every meal. Ideally wait 30 minutes after eating; this will allow any enamel that softened from acid during eating to re-harden and not get brushed ...