A Hidden Tooth Infection May Be Disrupting Your Blood Sugar, Scientists Find

Deep tooth infections can quietly fuel inflammation that disrupts blood sugar control, and treating them may benefit overall metabolic health.

The Hidden Dangers of Untreated Impacted Teeth and The Current Solutions Available

Impacted teeth pose significant risks to oral health, ranging from cyst formation to arch crowding. Early detection remains ...
The Daily Dot

‘I was on life support for seven days’: Woman gets tooth pulled. Then she has to have open-heart surgery

A woman is sending a PSA about dental care after an infected tooth landed her on life support for a week. Featured Video In a TikTok with over 691,000 views, content creator @thefinemethod shares her ...
People

Woman, 23, Thought She Had the Flu — Until Her Tongue Turned Black from Impacted Wisdom Tooth: ‘Nearly Killed Me'

Caitlin Alsop is hoping to raise awareness about the risks of sepsis, which she developed from an infected tooth Caitlin Alsop Caitlin Alsop, 23, thought she had the flu — but it was the start of a ...
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How Long Until a Tooth Infection Kills You? An Expert Doctor Answers a Surprisingly Common Question

Sasha Ross, DMD, MS, is a board-certified periodontist who has been with the Cleveland Clinic since 2013. She earned her dental degree from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and completed her ...
Los Angeles Times

What to Realistically Expect from a Root Canal, According to Experts

Root canal treatment is designed to save a natural tooth by removing infected pulp, not to cause pain. An infected tooth, often causing severe tooth pain or sensitivity, can lead to bone loss or ...
Women's Health

11 reasons your teeth hurt—and what to do about each one

There's nothing more aggravating or borderline debilitating than tooth irritation. And along with the pesky pain comes the daunting reality that you could have a dentist appointment in your near ...