Root canal treatment is designed to save a natural tooth by removing infected pulp, not to cause pain. An infected tooth, often causing severe tooth pain or sensitivity, can lead to bone loss or ...

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Nothing looks, feels or functions quite like your natural teeth. They’re designed to last a lifetime and, when properly cared ...

Scientists are uncovering a surprising link between hidden tooth infections and blood sugar problems. Deep infections around ...

Gum disease — medically known as periodontitis — affects 47.2% of adults over age 30 in the U.S. About 8.5% of them may have severe periodontitis. Gum disease is a severe infection or inflammation of ...

The days leading up to a major dental procedure like an extraction or a root canal surgery can feel longer than usual. The ...