A tooth infection may seem like a small dental problem, but if left untreated, it can sometimes become a serious health issue. Most tooth infections stay limited to the affected tooth or gums and are ...

A healthy 45-year-old man experienced respiratory failure due to a giant life-threatening lung abscess caused by oral bacteria stemming from a wisdom tooth extraction. The case report was published in ...

A 54-year-old healthy woman was diagnosed with a rare case of infective endocarditis after developing an acute ischemic stroke five weeks after having a tooth extracted. The case report was published ...

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 ...

Her surgeon handed her a knee replacement date, then a preoperative packet that sent her straight to the dentist for a procedure Medicare had no intention of paying for. The tooth and the surgery are ...