You may not see them, feel them, or even know about them, but dental splinters are sources of infection and inflammation. I count 14 of them. You can almost always tell someone has bad teeth lurking ...

Share on Pinterest Inflammation from a sinus infection can put pressure on nerves, causing tooth pain. Sinuses are cavities that are filled with air. Small hairs called cilia line the sinuses. Cilia ...

Around 400 patients per week, most covered by Medicaid, flood the University of Kentucky’s dental clinic seeking care they can’t find elsewhere for advanced tooth decay or other oral disease.

When you think about biofilm and its impact on the dental practice, what is your first reaction? Today, we will challenge typical thoughts about biofilm and quite likely give you a new perspective on ...

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 ...