The article reviews how root canal treatment removes infection, restores tooth function, and supports long-term oral health. What determines whether root canal treatment works and how long a treated ...

A new clinical study suggests that successful root canal treatment may benefit more than just dental health. Patients treated for infected teeth showed improved blood sugar control, healthier ...

A new clinical study suggests that a root canal treatment for infected tooth can help improve blood sugars, cholesterol ...

A new study reveals tooth infections, like apical periodontitis, can impact overall health. Bacteria from infected teeth may enter the bloodstream, causing inflammation and affecting blood sugar and ...

Poor oral hygiene can lead to various dental issues, including tooth abscess, which is a bacterial infection characterised by swelling in the gums that releases pus and blood. It can either occur at ...

Abscessed teeth present dire health dangers if neglected. A localized oral infection can easily spread through the blood vessels and tissues of the face. Early treatment can prevent long-term damage ...

Discover evidence-based toothache relief, from cold compresses to clove oil. Learn when to see a dentist before it gets worse.

An abscess is a pus filled, swollen tissue. It is caused by a bacterial infection. The body’s response to the infection is sending white blood cells to fight the bacteria. This results in the ...

Our patient’s dental sinus was a form of cervicofacial actinomycosis, the most common Actinomyces infection in humans. Cervicofacial actinomycosis (or “lumpy jaw”) is typically a slowly progressive ...