A root canal is a dental procedure to remove dead or inflamed tissue, called pulp, from inside a tooth. You may need a root canal if you have symptoms such as temperature sensitivity, pain, and ...

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 ...

Surgical gloves may come in handy for more than just infection control. Sterilized gloves can be used to remove damaged dental screws from patients, according to a technical note published online ...

Q: What causes an abscessed tooth? A: In the center of each tooth is a small chamber called a pulp chamber. It's filled with a soft tissue made up of blood vessels and nerves that is called the pulp.

In 2007 a seventh grader in Prince George's County, Md., died when bacteria from an untreated tooth abscess spread to his brain. Dental abscesses are a common problem nationwide. Studies show that ...

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 ...

Thanks to a partnership between the Pretoria National Zoological Garden and the University of Pretoria (UP), a 23-year-old silverback gorilla named Binga recently underwent a complex dental medical ...

Pain from cavities can range from a dull ache to sharp tooth pain. You can have a higher risk of cavities if you have poor ...