"A tooth infection can kill you, but rarely," warns a Cleveland Clinic expert. Here's how to recognize the risks and how it can escalate.

You can tell them apart based on what part of the tooth is cracked or chipped. Some cracks are more serious than others, and the treatment methods for each type will differ. In order from mild to ...

Several symptoms may indicate the need for a root canal. These include: Severe toothache, especially when chewing or applying pressure Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures A recurring ...

Bruxism can be linked to stress and anxiety and can result in headaches, broken and damaged teeth and jaw pain ...

Illustration shows complex biostructure of dentin: the dental tubuli (yellow hollow cylinders, diameters appr. 1 micrometer) are surrounded by layers of mineralized collagen fibers (brown rods).

Severe tooth pain that does not subside with over-the-counter pain relievers is a clear sign of a serious dental issue. The ...

We typically break hard-brittle items by crushing them between opposing teeth (think of a nutcracker). There is something counterintuitive about this though, because cracks tend to close with ...

A sleuth on Reddit last week professed to having "cracked" the code to Teeth's clues, surmising connections to an iconic Irish pair. Their post dissected the clue-loaded visuals: "Rewatched the ...

The character Teeth has particularly intrigued fans, with many on social media convinced they know who's behind the mask. A keen Reddit user claimed last week to have "cracked" Teeth's cryptic ...

Smoking and other tobacco use can cause oral health problems like gum disease and tooth decay. Tooth decay is the destruction of tooth structure and can affect both the enamel and the dentin layer ...