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 ...

According to researchers at the University of the Basque Country, about 10 percent of dental implants end up having to be removed due to bacterial infections or the implant not integrating with the ...

Antibiotic prophylaxis in healthy patients undergoing dental implant surgery may lead to uninterrupted changes in oral bacteria that affect alveolar bone wound healing. The animal study was published ...

Mimi Sophia Morales missed part of the beginning of second grade, last September, recovering from surgery to remove infected jaw bone. For seven months, she sat on the sidelines at recess to avoid ...

Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman is a journalist living in the Midwest with her husband and two young children. Her work explores the intersection of mental health, wellness and parenting. She is the former ...

Pain in your cheekbones and teeth is a common symptom of a sinus infection, but dental issues, nerve disorders, and coronary artery disease can also cause it. Pain in your cheekbones and teeth can ...

After biting into a chicken bone hidden inside a burrito, a routine dental infection led to antibiotic treatment that disrupted her gut microbiome. What followed was recurrent Clostridioides difficile ...