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

Tooth pain can strike without warning and has several causes, including cavities and gum disease. Certain essential oils can temporarily reduce toothache pain and may have other benefits for oral ...

Toothaches are often caused by tooth decay, followed by other dental-related conditions, like gum disease, impacted wisdom teeth, or trapped food particles. Non-dental-related conditions can also ...

Some of the most common diseases that impact our oral health include cavities (tooth decay), gum (periodontal) disease, and oral cancer.

"Toothache could have many causes, including some not directly correlated to oral health, such as a sinus infection," Alag said. "Other cases could be caused by trauma to the face or mouth, gum ...

Your oral health isn’t just about your teeth—it’s a clue to the overall health of your body. And to keep it up, you’ll want ...

Despite the World Health Organization’s recent warning about it, aspartame doesn't pose a cancer risk, the FDA and industry experts insist — but given that the artificial sweetener is used in many ...

Gum disease and tooth loss are linked to shrinkage of the hippocampus, an area of the brain crucial for memory. The corresponding study was published in Neurology. Previous studies suggest that tooth ...

Gum disease and tooth loss are linked to hippocampal atrophy and may have a more negative impact on the brain than aging, new research suggests. Investigators found that in a late middle-aged and ...

A toothache that lingers for weeks might seem like a dental problem and nothing more. But a growing body of research, ...

The prevalence of tooth and gum issues among teenage (academy) professional footballers in England is high, finds research published in the open-access journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine.

The study found that gum disease and tooth loss were linked to brain shrinkage in the hippocampus, which plays a role in memory and Alzheimer's disease. The study does not prove that gum disease or ...