"A tooth infection can kill you, but rarely," warns a Cleveland Clinic expert. Here's how to recognize the risks and how it can escalate.

Brush or floss first? Add a mouthwash? You may think you know all there is to taking care of your teeth –– but maybe you ...

The most important thing for oral hygiene is brushing twice a day, but this might not be enough to achieve healthy teeth.As ...

A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess, is a collection of pus and bacteria that forms inside the tooth or gum. To reduce the risk of complications, a person should seek treatment for a tooth ...

Lead author Dr Joanna L’Heureux from the University of Exeter medical school said: “Our findings suggest that some bacteria ...

A common mouth and gut bacteria may be linked to a higher risk of stroke, found a new study. The findings may pave the way ...

In the Tufts study, the bioengineered teeth developed these ligament-like connections, a promising sign that they could one ...

A study found that Streptococcus anginosus, a common mouth and gut bacterium, is more prevalent in stroke patients and linked ...

For the past two decades, scientists have been manipulating genes to grow human cells where you wouldn’t quite expect them.

Dr Surina Sehgal has issued a message to those who brush their teeth in the shower - but some people say they don't ...